NKC → NDB

Atlantic Coastline

Continuous views of the rugged Mauritanian coast where desert sands drop directly into the deep blue ocean.

Banc d'Arguin National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring shallow coastal waters, sandbanks, and a complex ecosystem of islands.

Traditional Pirogues

Vibrant wooden fishing boats dotting the coastal waters near the shorelines of local fishing villages.

Cap Blanc

The dramatic southern tip of the Ras Nouadhibou peninsula as the plane approaches the destination.

Migratory Bird Habitats

Expansive mudflats visible during low tide that serve as critical resting points for millions of birds.

Sahara Erg

Vast stretches of orange and yellow sand dunes extending infinitely into the Mauritanian interior.

Chami Township

A remote desert town that serves as a vital midpoint hub along the trans-Saharan highway.

Route National 1

The lonely ribbon of asphalt that provides the only paved land connection between the two major cities.

Tasiast Terrain

Rugged, rocky desert terrain typical of the gold-rich areas further inland from the coast.