Pan American Airways plans to resume African operations in 2027 with luxury charter services connecting Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Botswana and South Africa. The airline will carry 42 passengers on an 18-night journey visiting Victoria Falls, Serengeti, Okavango Delta and South African rail destinations. Chief executive Craig Carter stated the initiative reimagines premium travel for contemporary explorers.
Zimbabwe attracted 1.6 million international visitors in 2024, generating $ 1.2 billion in tourism revenue. Forbes magazine selected the nation as the top 2025 travel destination, highlighting five UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Airport traffic increased more than 10 percent as open skies policies expanded airline operations from three carriers in 2017 to over 20 currently.
The Sky to Safari program partners with SafariScapes, a Texas and South Africa luxury safari operator. Government reports show tourism investments reached 190.5 million dollars last year. President Mnangagwa describes the sector as vital for economic expansion and foreign currency generation. The Cabinet approved fee reductions to improve business competitiveness in the industry.
Zimbabwe attracted 1.6 million international visitors in 2024, generating $ 1.2 billion in tourism revenue. Forbes magazine selected the nation as the top 2025 travel destination, highlighting five UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Airport traffic increased more than 10 percent as open skies policies expanded airline operations from three carriers in 2017 to over 20 currently.
The Sky to Safari program partners with SafariScapes, a Texas and South Africa luxury safari operator. Government reports show tourism investments reached 190.5 million dollars last year. President Mnangagwa describes the sector as vital for economic expansion and foreign currency generation. The Cabinet approved fee reductions to improve business competitiveness in the industry.
