The descent provides a clear view of the Harare central business district skyline and the city's lush green spaces, which turn purple with jacarandas in the spring.
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of Mount Kilimanjaro shortly after departure from Nairobi, followed by a stunning traverse along the length of Lake Malawi.
The right side provides a dramatic cross-section of Southeast Africa, featuring the great Selous wilderness, the southern tip of the Rift Valley lakes, and the massive Zambezi water systems.
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.
The left side offers unparalleled views of East Africa's most iconic peaks, including Mount Kenya and the massive snow-capped dome of Mount Kilimanjaro, alongside the stunning chain of Rift Valley lakes.
The right side offers superior views of the Soutpansberg mountain range, the crossing of the iconic Limpopo River, and a more scenic approach into the Harare plateau featuring Lake Chivero.
The right side offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the vast expanses of the Barotse Floodplain, the shimmering waters of Lake Kariba, and the rugged escarpments of the Zambezi Valley.
The left side offers a superior view of the sunrise over Africa on typical overnight flights, spectacular sandstone formations in the Algerian Sahara, and a better angle for the transition from desert to rainforest.
The right side is superior for its combination of coastal departure views, the vastness of the Lowveld, and clear perspectives of the Limpopo River crossing.
The left side offers the most spectacular views of the Zambezi River's natural curves and the dense wildlife floodplains of the UNESCO-listed Mana Pools and Lower Zambezi National Parks.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for Victoria Falls shortly after departure and provides expansive views of the rugged Zimbabwe-side shoreline of Lake Kariba and Matusadona National Park.
The left side of the aircraft offers unparalleled views of the Zambezi River valley and the massive expanse of Lake Kariba, providing a more dramatic landscape than the interior plateau.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic granite formations of the Matobo Hills and a clear view of Bulawayo, combined with better sun positioning for photography during typical daytime flight schedules.