SSG → ADD

Congo Basin Fringe

Vast, uninterrupted stretches of the world's second-largest rainforest visible across the CAR and DRC borders.

Ubangi River

A massive, winding silver ribbon that serves as a vital artery through the heart of the African continent.

The White Nile

The flight crosses the White Nile near Juba, offering views of the river's slow crawl through the African plains.

Ethiopian Escarpment

A breathtaking sudden rise in elevation as the plane transitions from the South Sudanese plains to the 2,500m+ highlands.

Great Rift Valley

On descent into Addis, look south to see the massive geological trench dotted with volcanic lakes like Lake Ziway.

Mount Cameroon

Immediately after takeoff from Malabo, look north to see West Africa's highest peak rising above the clouds.

Adamawa Plateau

The dramatic transition from the humid coastal forests to the high-altitude savannas of central Cameroon.

The Sudd Wetlands

One of the world's largest freshwater wetlands in South Sudan, appearing as a massive maze of greenery and water.

Blue Nile Basin

The northern reaches of the Ethiopian plateau where the Blue Nile has carved deep, rugged canyons.