Two of the Star Alliance airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS, will get you from London Heathrow airport to Nairobi in Kenya for only 410€ (£353). The fare already includes one piece of checked luggage. If you want to travel even further south, you can do so by spending 42€ (£37) extra and letting the Star Alliance carriers fly you to Johannesburg in South Africa. Same as with the flight to Nairobi: the first piece of checked baggage is free.
On most routes you’ll have a layover in Frankfurt or Zurich, seldom in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Flights to Johannesburg are sometimes operated partly by South African Airlines.
Search & Book
The fare rules unfortunately only provide very sparse information. Flights can be booked starting from January 1st, 2018, and you have to stay at least for 6 days or until the first Sunday after your arrival. Also, you have to catch a flight back home no later than 12 months after leaving London Heathrow.
We have been able to find flights in May and then again in September all through December. If you’re thinking about going to Johannesburg, you’ll also see low fares in June.
It will be best to use Google Flights (instructions) to find the dates that work best for you. After that, we’d recommend checking out our Travel Dealz flight search tool or Skyscanner to get the best available price.
Mileage
Most tickets should be issued in booking class T, which will get you a multiplier of up to 50%. But then some programs won’t credit you with any award miles at all. Have a look at WheretoCredit.com to see if and how many miles you can earn for your flight.
Tips for your Trip
Information & Tips for Johannesburg
Johannesburg is known for its role in South Africa’s history, with key sights like the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, and Soweto’s Vilakazi Street. The local currency is the South African rand (ZAR), and most places accept cards, though cash can be useful in smaller shops and markets. Prices are generally affordable compared to global standards. The city has a mild, high-altitude climate—summers (October to March) are warm with afternoon thunderstorms, while winters are dry and sunny with cool nights.
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Information & Tips for Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, offers a blend of urban and natural attractions, including the Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre, and David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. The local currency is the Kenyan shilling (KES), and while credit cards are widely accepted in hotels and larger establishments, cash is often needed in smaller shops or markets. The price level is generally affordable, with options ranging from budget to luxury, though some tourist activities and accommodations can be pricey. Nairobi has a mild climate, with temperatures typically ranging from 15°C to 30°C, and a rainy season from March to May.
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