VPE → NOV

Cunene River Basin

Upon departure from Ondjiva, witness the intricate river channels and seasonal floodplains that define the border region between Angola and Namibia.

Serra da Chela Escarpment

Distant views of the massive mountain range that separates the Huíla Plateau from the coastal Namibe desert to the west.

Caconda Agricultural Zone

Vibrant patterns of highland farming and communal land use as the aircraft enters the fertile Huambo province.

Huambo City Skyline

On final approach, see the layout of the 'City of Flowers,' including the red-roofed colonial-era architecture and modern developments.

Cuvelai Drainage System

Expansive views of the 'shanas'—shallow, seasonal wetlands that form a unique ecological network in southern Angola.

Miombo Woodlands

Dense, sprawling stretches of native Angolan miombo forest that cover much of the interior Bié Plateau.

Bié Plateau Peaks

Rolling hills and granite outcroppings (inselbergs) that characterize the high-altitude interior of the country.

Benguela Railway Path

As you approach Huambo, you may spot the historic rail line that connects the Atlantic coast to the interior.