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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Passengers will see the rugged Khomas Highland mountains and the vast, golden Namibian bushveld dotted with acacia trees as the plane ascends.
Passengers will see the rugged Khomas Highland mountains and the vast, golden Namibian bushveld dotted with acacia trees as the plane ascends.
The left side offers a front-row seat to one of the most dramatic transitions on Earth: the Kuiseb River canyon where the towering red dunes of the Namib Sand Sea abruptly stop against the northern gravel plains. As you approach Walvis Bay, you also get a clear view of the colorful salt pans.
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the northern Kalahari, the lush greenery of the Caprivi Strip, and typically provides the most direct view of the Victoria Falls during the standard approach into VFA.
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Namib Sand Sea, the world's oldest desert, and the dramatic coastline where the dunes meet the Atlantic Ocean as you approach Luderitz.
The Right Side provides an exceptional vantage point for the northern reaches of the Okavango Delta and the most direct views of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River gorge as you cross into Zambia.
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of the desolate Namibian coastline and the spectacular final approach into Cape Town with Table Mountain as the centerpiece.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic interface where the Namib Desert meets the Atlantic Ocean, providing a spectacular view of the Skeleton Coast and the Angolan shoreline.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic water features of Southern Africa, including the distal reaches of the Okavango, the Zambezi River, and the potential to spot the mist of Victoria Falls.
The right side offers a superior geological transition from the stark, high-altitude arid landscapes of Namibia to the lush, dense canopy of the Congo Basin and the winding river systems of Central Africa.
The Left Side is superior for this route as it offers views of the dramatic Serra da Chela escarpment and the Tundavala Gap during the descent into Lubango, along with the stark beauty of the Namibian desert fringes.
The right side is superior for this northbound route, offering views of the Etosha Pan shortly after departure, a sunrise over the African continent, and the most dramatic approach over the Alps into Germany.
The left side provides the most dramatic contrast as the flight transitions from the rugged Namibian highlands into the vast Kalahari, eventually showcasing the lush green fringes of the Okavango Delta approach with better lighting conditions on typical morning flights.
The left side provides optimal lighting during common morning departures and superior views of the transition from the Namibian highlands to the Kalahari, plus potential sightings of the Pretoria skyline on the approach.