Choosing the left side provides an expansive view of the dense urban sprawl of Dakar, including the bustling port and the city's unique position on the Cap-Vert peninsula.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the spectacular confluence of the Blue and White Nile at Khartoum and better views of the transition into the Sahelian belt.
The left side offers superior views of the Atlantic coastline and the stunning Bijagós Archipelago, concluding with a panoramic approach into the Dakar peninsula.
The right side offers superior views of the High Atlas Mountains, the dramatic contrast of the Moroccan Atlantic coastline, and the stunning approach into the Cap-Vert peninsula.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic West African coastline, featuring several major capital cities, vast lagoon systems, and the stunning Bissagos Archipelago.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Sahelian plains to the Atlantic coast, including the famous pink-hued Lac Rose and the peninsula's northern coastline during the final approach.
The left side offers the most scenic views of the American East Coast during departure and provides a clearer perspective of the African coastline during the descent into Dakar.
The Left Side is slightly superior for this transatlantic crossing, offering better views of the Mid-Atlantic coastline during departure and a more scenic approach along the West African coast into Dakar.