Bonfire Adventures

Bonfire Adventures is a Kenyan tour operator and travel company that has been organising trips since 2009. It is headquartered on the fourth floor of Yala Towers, at the junction of Koinange and Biashara Streets in central Nairobi, and was built up by the entrepreneurs Simon and Sarah Kabu, who have spoken publicly about starting the business with very little capital.

The company's range is broad. Safari packages cover Kenya's main parks and reserves, including the Maasai Mara, Samburu, Amboseli, Tsavo and Lake Nakuru, while beach holidays take in the north coast, Diani, Watamu and Malindi. Staycations in Nairobi, around Mount Kenya, Naivasha and Nakuru are aimed at residents looking for a short break. For travel outside Kenya there are international packages to destinations such as South Africa, Mauritius, Dubai, Bali and Italy, and the team also books flights and hotels, advertising access to more than 30,000 hotel rooms worldwide.

For international visitors, Bonfire is most useful as a local agent for Kenyan safaris and coast trips, often with packages designed for the domestic market. That can make it a good way to find deals on popular routes, and the website lists current deals. Because its packages are built for Kenyan travellers as well as visitors, check carefully whether prices quoted are for residents or non-residents, as park fees and some hotel rates differ.

It suits budget-conscious travellers, residents of Kenya, groups of friends and families who want an organised package with transport and accommodation included. Travellers looking for a highly personalised or luxury safari may prefer a specialist operator. If you are visiting from abroad, compare a package's total price with the cost of booking park fees, transport and accommodation separately, as inclusions vary from one package to another.

Before paying, ask for a full written itinerary showing what is included, such as park fees, meals, the type of vehicle and whether transport is shared or private. Confirm the cancellation and refund terms, and keep receipts for every payment. The city-centre office is within walking distance of Kenyatta Avenue and many central hotels, and the team can also be reached by phone, WhatsApp or email using the contacts listed on its website.