The descent provides a clear view of the city's industrial landscape and dense residential neighborhoods situated south of the airport's runway approach.
While both sides offer stunning views of the East African landscape, the right side provides a superior look at the Great Rift Valley's western arm, the vast Serengeti ecosystem, and the dramatic descent over the Congo's lush wetlands.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley's western escarpments, the distant peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains, and the winding Lualaba River tributaries as you enter the Katanga region.
The left side offers superior views of the vast African wilderness, the expansive western reaches of Lake Kariba, and the most dramatic perspectives of the massive open-pit copper mines near the DRC border.
The left side of the aircraft offers a superior view of the diverse Congolese landscape, specifically the stunning Upemba Depression and the Lualaba River, which are the primary highlights of this south-bound route.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic landscape transition from the dense rainforests of the Congo Basin to the high-altitude plateaus and massive open-pit mines of the Katanga region.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for observing the dramatic transition from the lush savanna of Kasaï-Central to the industrial heartland and vast open-pit mines of the Katanga plateau.
The left side typically provides the most iconic views of the Central African Copperbelt, including massive open-cast mines and the sprawling urban layout of Lubumbashi upon descent.