NKC → BKO

Atlantic Coastline

If departing to the south, enjoy views of the turquoise Atlantic waters meeting the desert sands.

Senegal River Border

The lush, winding river marking the border between Mauritania and Senegal, creating a vibrant green corridor.

Podor Wetlands

Extensive floodplains and irrigation projects that provide a sharp contrast to the surrounding arid terrain.

Kayes Rock Formations

Dramatic rocky escarpments and plateau edges characteristic of the western Malian 'Cradle of Gold'.

Manding Mountains

The sandstone cliffs and ridges that flank the Niger River, offering a spectacular backdrop to the approach.

Sotuba Rapids

A view of the rocky rapids on the Niger River just east of the Bamako city center on short final.

Nouakchott Grid

The low-rise urban sprawl of the Mauritanian capital and its bustling central markets during departure.

Brakna Sand Seas

Vast stretches of orange linear dunes and 'ergs' that characterize the transition into the deep Sahara.

Gorgol Seasonal Streams

Intricate patterns of dried riverbeds and seasonal greenery that emerge in the southern Mauritanian steppe.

Guidimaka Savanna

The landscape transforms into a wooded savanna dotted with baobab trees as you enter Malian airspace.

Upper Niger Valley

Glittering views of the Niger River as it winds through the Bamako basin during the final descent.