NDJ → NIM

Lake Chad Basin

Views of the marshy, expansive basin of Lake Chad to the north during the first third of the flight.

Southern Sahara Edge

Watch the transition from dusty Sahelian scrubland to the more arid, golden sands of the Sahara to the north.

Zinder Outcrops

Spot the unique granite rock formations and hills surrounding the historic city of Zinder to the north.

Dallol Bosso

The visible ancient fossil river valley that remains a lush green corridor amidst the dry surroundings.

Niger River Bend

A stunning view of the mighty Niger River as it snakes through the arid landscape toward the capital.

Chari-Logone Confluence

Immediately after takeoff, view the meeting point of the Chari and Logone rivers bordering Cameroon.

Sahelian Savanna

Vast stretches of the Sahelian belt featuring acacia trees and traditional agricultural patterns.

Remote Settlements

Clusterings of traditional round-walled villages typical of the southern Niger-Nigeria border region.

Tiger Bush Patterns

Unique striped vegetation patterns known as 'brousse tigrée' formed by water-scarce ecosystems.