The descent provides a scenic panorama of the colonial-influenced architecture of Malanje's city center and the surrounding rugged highlands of the Bié Plateau.
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Cuanza River basin and the spectacular transition from the Atlantic coastline to the high plateaus of the interior.
The right side offers superior views of the industrial diamond mining landscapes north of Saurimo and more frequent sightings of the winding river systems that define the Lunda North and Malanje border regions.