WDH → WVB

Auas Mountains

Rugged peaks and deep valleys of the Khomas Hochland plateau visible immediately after departure from Windhoek.

Kuiseb Canyon

A spectacular geological boundary where the ancient riverbed prevents the southern dunes from encroaching on the northern plains.

Namib Sand Sea

Endless waves of orange and red sand dunes that constitute a UNESCO World Heritage site stretching toward the Atlantic.

Walvis Bay Salt Works

Brilliant pink and turquoise evaporation ponds located just south of the airport during the final descent.

Khomas Hochland

An expansive mountainous plateau with deeply incised valleys and rolling hills characteristic of central Namibia.

Moon Landscape

Surreal, crater-like rock formations carved by the Swakop River over millions of years, appearing like a lunar surface.

Rössing Mine

One of the largest open-pit uranium mines in the world, visible as a massive man-made excavation in the desert floor.

Swakopmund View

The charming German-influenced coastal town and the Swakop River mouth are often visible just before the turn to land.