NOV → VPE

Mount Moco

Distant views of Angola's highest peak, situated to the northwest, visible shortly after departing the Huambo region.

Huila Escarpment

Dramatic rugged terrain where the central plateau begins its sharp, rocky descent toward the coastal desert zones.

Serra da Chela

Jagged mountain ridges visible on the western horizon, marking the scenic geological boundary of the Huila province.

Southern Plains

The flat, red-earthed landscapes surrounding Ngiva, often dotted with traditional pastoral settlements and seasonal water holes.

Huambo Urban Sprawl

An aerial view of Angola's second-largest city and its colonial-era grid layout immediately after takeoff from NOV.

Cubango River Basin

The winding silver threads of the upper Cubango River system cutting through the central plateau's landscape.

Cunene Savannah

Expansive vistas of the semi-arid bushveld typical of the southern Angolan interior, stretching toward the horizon.