TSH → KGA

Tshikapa Mining Pits

Aerial views of the distinct diamond mining excavations and sandy deposits surrounding the banks of the Kasai River.

Kasai River Meanders

The dramatic, wide curves of the Kasai River as it flows northward away from the flight path.

Equatorial Forest Canopy

Lush, unbroken stretches of tropical rainforest typical of the central Congo basin.

Isolated Hamlets

Small clusters of traditional dwellings and red-earth clearings tucked into the forest edges.

Kasai Savanna Mosaics

A mix of rolling grasslands and wooded areas that transition into the southern savanna biomes.

Artisanal Mining Sites

Smaller-scale alluvial mining operations scattered across the southern tributaries.

Lulua River Valley

The winding Lulua River becomes visible on the right as the aircraft maneuvers for its approach into Kananga.

Kananga Urban Sprawl

The dense residential areas and vibrant markets of Kananga as the plane descends into KGA.