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Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
The approach features the lush landscapes of the Crocodile River valley and the prominent Legogote peak rising above the rolling hills.
The approach features the lush landscapes of the Crocodile River valley and the prominent Legogote peak rising above the rolling hills.
The Right Side is preferred primarily for the spectacular approach into the Mpumalanga region, offering unparalleled views of the Blyde River Canyon and the Drakensberg Escarpment during descent.
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the Cape Fold Mountains shortly after takeoff and provides the most dramatic perspective of the Mpumalanga escarpment as you descend into the Lowveld.
The left side offers the most consistent views of the Drakensberg Escarpment and avoids the harsh afternoon sun glare when flying east from Johannesburg.
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of South Africa's interior topography, including the rolling Valley of a Thousand Hills and the transition over the Great Escarpment towards the Lowveld.