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Saurimo Mining Regions

Views of the landscape surrounding Saurimo, famous for its rich diamond deposits and open-pit mining operations.

Capanda & Lauca Reservoirs

Impressive aerial views of Angola's largest hydroelectric dams and the massive reservoirs along the Kwanza River.

Kwanza River Gorge

The rugged valley where the Kwanza River carves through the escarpment before reaching the Atlantic lowlands.

Luanda Bay & Skyline

Unmatched views of the Marginal, the Port of Luanda, and the high-rise buildings of the city center during approach.

Ilha do Cabo

The narrow strip of land separating Luanda Bay from the Atlantic, dotted with restaurants and beaches.

Lunda Sul Plateaus

Vast stretches of high-altitude savanna and scattered miombo woodlands characteristic of the Angolan interior.

Upper Kwanza Tributaries

Meandering river systems that feed into the Kwanza, cutting through the red earth of the central plateau.

Bié Plateau Edge

The dramatic transition as the aircraft moves from the central highlands toward the lower coastal plains.

Mussulo Peninsula

Distanced views of the long sandy spit south of Luanda, visible during clear-weather descents from the east.