WDH → JNB

Auas Mountains

Stunning rocky ridges visible immediately after takeoff from Windhoek's high-altitude plateau.

Kalahari Red Dunes

The characteristic linear red sand dunes of the Kalahari Desert forming intricate patterns below.

Salt Pans

Numerous white, shimmering salt pans scattered across the arid landscape near the South African border.

Pretoria Skyline

On the descent into JNB, the administrative capital's skyline and the Union Buildings are often visible in the distance.

Highveld Storms

During summer months, dramatic afternoon cumulonimbus clouds often build up on this side of the aircraft.

Sishen Mine

One of the world's largest open-cast iron ore mines, identifiable by its massive terraced pits near Kathu.

Orange River Ribbon

A thin green line of vegetation cutting through the desert, marking the lifeblood of the Northern Cape.

Circular Irrigation

Distinctive 'crop circles' created by center-pivot irrigation systems near the Vaal River.

Johannesburg Gold Dumps

The iconic yellow-tinted mine tailing piles that define the historic gold-mining landscape of the Witwatersrand.

FNB Stadium

The 'Soccer City' calabash-shaped stadium may be visible if the flight path tracks slightly south during the JNB arrival.