We've been to a number of different places countries, we've been going for years when we lived in Europe it was much easier flight wise. This year we are doing the safe and easy (easier from HK) but spectacular Botswana. We thought of Kenya again but it looked a bit risky at the time of booking.
The flight to South Africa is a dream from HK, over nighter. Then from JHB to Sir Seretse Khame Airport in Gaborone is like under an hour on a commercial flight, then it's a hop in a private plane to where we are going. Last bit (half hour) is the most worrying as the brother in-law will be at the controls.
Business class all the way that means an extra biscuit with our tea on British Airways to Seretse Khame. Like Filipino DH we get one (unless it's an emergency) flight "home" a year all covered though no one writes nasty letters or threads about how we use that flight or where we go with it etc. Technically home is where ever we choose. Seems to be like that in reality now anyway.
It's a dream no need to waste those points which are very useful for local upgrades Easter time or summer hols.