RUN → JNB

Piton des Neiges

The highest peak in the Indian Ocean is visible shortly after takeoff from St-Denis as the plane turns west.

Southern Madagascar Coast

Dramatic views of the rugged southern shoreline and the transition from the Indian Ocean to the island's interior.

Mozambique Channel

Vast stretches of turquoise water and occasional views of remote reefs as you cross the channel toward Africa.

Witwatersrand Mine Dumps

The iconic yellow-tinted mine tailings that define the historical gold mining landscape around Johannesburg.

Johannesburg CBD

A clear view of the city's skyline, including the Hillbrow Tower, during the final descent into OR Tambo.

St-Denis Waterfront

A bird's-eye view of Reunion's capital and the engineering marvel of the New Coastal Road (Route du Littoral).

Madagascar Central Highlands

The 'Red Island' reveals its unique topography with terraced rice paddies and deep red clay soil erosions.

Limpopo River Basin

The flight path often crosses the Mozambique coastline near the massive drainage basin of the Limpopo River.

Pretoria Skyline

On clear days, the administrative capital of South Africa and the Union Buildings are visible to the north during descent.