PNR → JNB

Atlantic Ocean Interface

Continuous views of the deep blue Atlantic contrasting with the rugged African coastline throughout the first half of the trip.

Luanda Coastline

Excellent views of the Angolan capital's harbor and the Ilha do Cabo sandbank shortly after takeoff.

Kunene River Mouth

The geographical border between Angola and Namibia, where the river cuts through the desert to reach the sea.

Skeleton Coast

The hauntingly beautiful and desolate Namibian coastline, famous for its shipwrecks and massive migrating sand dunes.

Namib-Naukluft Dunes

Vast fields of orange and apricot-colored dunes that appear to roll directly into the ocean waves.

Mayombe Forest

Dense tropical rainforest visible shortly after departure from Pointe-Noire as you head towards the Angolan border.

Angolan Highlands

Rugged plateaus and deep valleys of central Angola, providing a rich green contrast to the northern coastal areas.

Etosha Pan Edge

On more easterly flight paths, the white salt crust of the massive Etosha Pan can be seen shimmering in northern Namibia.

Kalahari Basin

The characteristic red sands and sparse vegetation of the Kalahari Desert dominate the landscape as you enter South African airspace.

Gauteng Urban Sprawl

The dense industrial and residential layout of the Witwatersrand and the city of Pretoria during the final descent.