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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

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.

Left Side Highlights
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Auas Mountains

The rugged quartzite ridges surrounding Windhoek provide a dramatic backdrop immediately after takeoff.

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Okavango Delta Edge

View the northern horizon where the Kalahari sands give way to the lush green veins of the world's largest inland delta.

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Victoria Falls Spray

Depending on the specific flight corridor, the 'Smoke that Thunders' is often visible as a massive plume of mist to the north.

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Zambezi River

The mighty river appears as a shimmering silver ribbon carving the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

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Lake Kariba

The massive expanse of this turquoise man-made sea is visible as the flight approaches the Zimbabwean highveld.

Sit forward of the wing for an unobstructed view of the Zambezi. For the best chance of seeing Victoria Falls, monitor the horizon about 50-60 minutes after departure. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the afternoon cumulonimbus clouds common over the river basin during summer.

Right Side Highlights
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Kalahari Basin

Experience the vastness of the red longitudinal dunes and fossil river valleys stretching across eastern Namibia and Botswana.

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Makgadikgadi Pans

The shimmering white salt crusts of these prehistoric lake beds create a stark, ethereal landscape in the mid-flight section.

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Hwange National Park

Fly over Zimbabwe's largest reserve; during the dry season, you can often spot wildlife congregating around circular boreholes.

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The Great Dyke

Observe the distinct geological ridge of the Great Dyke, a 550km long narrow band of mineral-rich hills, as you descend into Harare.

The right side is the 'shadow side' for most of the day, making it perfect for glare-free photography of the Kalahari's textures. Keep your binoculars ready over Hwange to spot elephant paths leading to waterholes. In the dry winter months (June-August), the visibility of the salt pans is exceptional.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,508 km (937 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min

Departure: WDH (-22.4799, 17.4709)

Arrival: HRE (-17.931801, 31.0928)

Route Type: International

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