Approaching from the west typically offers the right side views of the Lusaka city skyline and dense urban residential areas before touchdown.
The Right Side provides an exceptional vantage point for the northern reaches of the Okavango Delta and the most direct views of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River gorge as you cross into Zambia.
The Left Side is superior for this route as it offers the iconic Dubai skyline on departure, the deepest sections of the Ethiopian Highlands, and a high probability of spotting Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance as you traverse East Africa.
The left side offers a front-row seat to Mount Kilimanjaro shortly after takeoff, providing one of the most iconic aerial views in Africa.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Luangwa River's winding oxbow lakes immediately after departure, followed by a superior perspective of the rugged Muchinga Escarpment as the aircraft climbs toward the central plateau.
The left side offers the most panoramic views of Lake Kariba's vast expanse and the dramatic Zambezi Escarpment as you cross the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia.
The right side offers superior views of the African Great Lakes system, including the jade waters of Lake Turkana, the vast expanse of Lake Victoria, and the depths of Lake Tanganyika.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for Lake Kariba's vast waters and the dramatic Zambezi escarpment during the descent into Lusaka.
The right side is superior for this route as it typically offers a breathtaking view of Victoria Falls and the Batoka Gorge immediately after takeoff, followed by views of the Zambezi Escarpment.
The left side offers the most spectacular views of the Bangweulu wetlands ecosystem and a more scenic descent into the capital city over the central plateau.
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Muchinga Escarpment and the wild, meandering Luangwa River valley, providing a glimpse into one of Africa's most pristine wilderness regions.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Indian Ocean coastline during departure and a breathtaking aerial view of the Zambezi River's winding channels as you enter Zambian airspace.
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the vast Lake Kariba and the Matobo Hills, offering stunning water reflections during afternoon flights.