VHC → MEG

Diamond Mining Scars

Visible open-pit diamond mining operations and earthwork sites north of the Saurimo-Lucapa axis.

Luangue River Meanders

Dramatic river loops and oxbow lakes visible as the aircraft traverses the Lunda North border.

Cangandala Outskirts

The edge of the Cangandala National Park, known as the sanctuary for the rare Giant Sable antelope.

Malanje Urban Approach

Clear views of the developing urban grid and the Malanje railway terminal as you descend.

Chicapa River Valley

Aerial view of the river's winding path south of Saurimo, surrounded by dense gallery forests.

Angolan Central Plateau

Vast stretches of the Miombo woodland ecosystem, characterized by a mosaic of savanna and dry forest.

Traditional Settlements

Circular patterns of traditional kraals and subsistence farming plots scattered across the Lunda Sul province.

Cuango Tributaries

The intricate drainage network of the Cuango basin feeding the northern water systems.