Embracing the golden age of travel, Pan American World Airways is returning to the skies with the launch of Pan Am Journeys’ ultra-luxury private jet travel excursions.
Pan Am Journeys revives a golden era of travel for a new generation of sophisticated explorers. Operating under the legendary Pan Am name, Pan Am Journeys offers multi-day private jet expeditions spanning continents and cultures, with itineraries that retrace the storied global routes that originally made Pan Am a household name. Each journey blends curated cultural access, premier accommodations, and the brand’s legendary service.
Introducing A Journey to Reimagine Africa
Following the 2025 success of Pan America’s inaugural “Tracing the Transatlantic” voyage, Pan American World Airways announces its first expedition under the Pan Am Journeys brand: “A Journey to Reimagine Africa.”
This 19-day, ultra-premium journey across South Africa, Tanzania, Botswana, and Zimbabwe will depart JFK on June 19, 2027 and return July 9, 2027, with space for just 42 guests. The Africa journey will deliver the Pan Am Journeys standard of rare access, private aviation, and curated immersive experiences. “A Journey to Reimagine Africa” begins in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, where guests enjoy private game drives, hot air balloon safaris, and front-row access to the awe-inspiring Great Migration.
In Zimbabwe, the itinerary features a private guided exploration of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, paired with serene sunset cruises along the Zambezi River. The adventure continues in Botswana’s Okavango Delta and Linyanti Reserve, offering exclusive-use safari camps, immersive walking safaris, traditional mokoro excursions, and remarkable wildlife encounters. The experience concludes in South Africa, with luxury stays in Johannesburg, a three-night journey aboard the iconic Rovos Rail, and curated experiences across Cape Town and its world-renowned winelands.
Blending private aviation with legendary hospitality, the journey offers an exceptional experience aboard a private Pan Am Boeing 757-200, configured with lie-flat business-class seating for comfort and privacy between destinations. Every detail is thoughtfully managed, including private charter flights and regional transfers, as well as exclusive accommodations such as Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, The Victoria Falls Hotel, Wilderness Vumbura Plains and Wilderness DumaTau in Botswana, and Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff in Johannesburg.
Guests enjoy all-inclusive dining with premium beverages and gratuities, along with door-to-door luggage handling and the support of a dedicated journey staff throughout. In partnership with SafariScapes —whose team brings more than 50 years of expertise across Africa — the experience promises exceptional access, precision, and personalized service throughout the journey. All-inclusive fares are $129,000 per person, based on double occupancy.
