OUA → BKO

Ouagadougou Reservoirs

The three central dams (Barrages) that are vital to the city's water supply, visible shortly after departure.

Historic Ségou

The ancient city on the Niger River, known for its colonial architecture and status as a former imperial capital.

Manding Mountains

Dramatic sandstone plateaus and cliffs that rise sharply from the plains as you approach the Bamako region.

Bamako River Crossings

A stunning view of the King Fahd and Martyrs' bridges spanning the wide Niger River during final approach.

Niger River Meanders

The winding curves of the Niger River as it flows toward the inner delta, often busy with traditional pirogues.

Ouagadougou South

Aerial perspective of the sprawling southern districts of Burkina Faso's capital immediately after takeoff.

Sudano-Sahelian Savanna

Vast expanses of red earth dotted with baobab and shea trees, characteristic of the West African landscape.

Upper Niger Basin

Views of the lush wetlands and seasonal tributaries that feed into the mighty Niger River.

Kalaban Koro

The densely populated southern suburbs of Bamako as the aircraft descends toward the airport.