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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
A seat on the left side provides panoramic views of the Nairobi city skyline and the Central Business District as the aircraft climbs out to the northeast.
A seat on the left side provides panoramic views of the Nairobi city skyline and the Central Business District as the aircraft climbs out to the northeast.
The right side offers an iconic sequence of the Great Rift Valley's most famous soda lakes, the massive Menengai Crater, and a superior perspective of the Aberdare Range.
The left side offers a front-row seat to Mount Kilimanjaro shortly after takeoff, providing one of the most iconic aerial views in Africa.
The right side is the preferred choice primarily for the iconic view of Mount Kilimanjaro shortly after takeoff and the superior vistas of the Seychellois turquoise lagoons upon the final approach into Mahe.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the geological wonders of the Great Rift Valley, including Mount Kenya, the string of Ethiopian highland lakes, and the otherworldly salt flats of Lake Assal upon descent.
The right side offers superior views of the Great Rift Valley's most dramatic features, including the perfectly formed Mount Longonot crater and the shimmering soda lakes, before approaching the northern shores of Lake Victoria.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic geological features of the Great Rift Valley, including the distinctively colored soda lakes and the unique conical silhouette of the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano.
The left side offers a superior view of the Great Rift Valley's most iconic volcanic features and the dramatic transition from the lush central highlands to the rugged western escarpments.
The left side is the clear winner, offering a spectacular close-up view of the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya and the dramatic topographical transition from the Central Highlands to the arid plains of the north.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers a front-row seat to Mount Kenya shortly after takeoff, excellent views of the Nile River's path through Egypt, and a breathtaking perspective of the central Swiss Alps during the descent into Zurich.
The right side features the most dramatic geographical transitions, from the volcanic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley to the glaciated peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the Great Rift Valley's most iconic volcanoes and lakes, followed by an expansive crossing of Lake Victoria.
The Right Side offers a spectacular finale as the flight approaches Mogadishu, providing sweeping views of the turquoise Indian Ocean coastline and the historic white architecture of the city against the blue water.