The approach offers a close-up look at the dense grid of Lichinga city and the surrounding mosaic of agricultural fields typical of the Mozambican highlands.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of Mozambique's unique granite inselbergs and the high-altitude landscapes of the Niassa plateau.
The Left Side is preferred primarily for the approach into Lichinga, where passengers can often catch glimpses of Lake Niassa (Lake Malawi) on the horizon and view the dramatic rise of the Lichinga Plateau.