Bonfire Adventures
- Located In:
- Size:
- 100-250 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $550 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Jill | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 3 Day Safari with Bonfire Adventures at the Mara Sopa Lodge!
This review is specifically about Bonfire Adventures & the Mara Sopa lodge. My friend and I booked a private, custom 3 night/4 day safari with Bonfire. The regular package is 2 nights, 3 days, but since we were traveling from far away we wanted an extra day. Bonfire is a Kenyan based (and owned company) that plans safaris & other excursions. They offer many lodging options, from budget to luxury, so there's something for everyone.
We live in the United States. Bonfire was very responsive over email and priced out the package. I was in Kenya for work, so I went to a Bonfire office to pay via credit card in person, which cost an extra 3%. Right now, the only other option is to do a direct bank transfer to their account (which I did not want to do from the United States). Hopefully, Bonfire will have an online credit card pay link soon. But, everything worked out fine.
Our guide, Duncan, was wonderful. He picked us up in Nairobi and drove us the 5+ hours to the Mara. We did 2 bathroom stops (on the way out and in). Bring snacks and extra water for the journey! It's a little bumpy at the end, but it's so great to see what Kenya really looks like.
Duncan was professional and polite and very knowledgable about the animals and plants of the Mara. We saw so much wildlife! He was very patient with all of our requests to take photos. He had a great eye for the photos himself and even helped us set up some sunset and animal shots.
We stayed at the Mara Sopa lodge, the most "hotel" of all the options on that side of the park. It's beautiful and comfortable, especially considering how remote the Mara is.
The Mara is a magical place and I highly recommend it.
Excellent, exceeded my expectations
Well coordinated. I would like to comment tour consultant by the name Real Munyiva. she made my bookings easier with all required information i did not have difficulties. the transfers were made on time with no delay. will use again
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Email Caro and Ym | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience never to forget, thanks to our excellent guide Ken
We booked a 3 days trip to Masai Mara. The communication before was very good. Thank you Esther. Reply on questions was fast and before leaving it was clear what we needed to take with us (US dollars for entrance, some extra money,...).
We got a very good guide,(thank you Ken) who had a lot of experience. It really was an adventure. It was also very nice to see how all the guides work as a team, younger less experienced guides were advised so all the groups got a nice safari.
Also the lounge was a nice place (Olmaran) with friendly personal.
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Email Donna Demir | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing fantastic would go with Jack anywhere love them
Bonfire/ Jack far exceeded my expectations. He took care of our group like we were family. We were comfortable at our lodging of choice. Food was good. Tour was fantastic because Jack is very knowledgeable and yet personable.
Email BEPHELINE | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very professional team to organize your trip. Best tour company around.
5 star rating is not enough the experience I had with Bonfire was unique. Thanks to Dennis Ndwiga (Nyali) for ur kindness n good service, I had an amazing time in Maasai Mara n I must say this was the best holiday ever n I want to thank Elijah Njuguna amazing tour guide I've ever had.Emayian Camp was dope with excellent service Looking forward to my next holiday with u guys.You will always be my number 1 Travel Agency. God bless you.
Email Victoria blark | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very organized and value for money
I’m a Kenyan in Australia. Went to Dubai and Abudhabi over winter holidays . The emirates plane was just Bonfire Adventures customers. It was a charter. Bonfire I’m so proud of you. This didn’t seem like a Kenya owned company. Our tour was so well organized. Stayed at Radisson and crown plaza . Bonfire staff Annette made sure we had a blast.
Did desert Safari , dinner cruise and we were over 200 customers and all of us enjoyed.
The thrilling desert Safari was the climax of all. I Made many friends and networked a lot with Kenyan people on the group. I felt homesick.
These guys are thorough.
Everything went as per plan.
Bonfire
Email Olivia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Dubai was epic thanks to Bonfire Adventures
We went to Dubai over Christmas with Bonfire Adventures with Emirates. Copthorne hotel was very good. Proper planning by Kibe from Westgate office. The Bonfire Dubai team was very punctual and we enjoyed Desert Safari and the cruise. The dancing at Desert Safari was very good.
I will always use a Bonfire Adventures.
This is a one stop shop.
Now planning for Singapore Malaysia comming Christmas.
Email Harry George | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Safari was well planned
This 14days Safari was to Kenya for Maasai Mara Sopa lodge, Samburu Sarova Shaba, Sarova lion hill and Kilima camp in Amboseli. We enjoyed every bit of this Safari. Jimmy was our guide and very knowledgeable. He was also engaging and social. He made us laugh all the way. He was a good time keeper. I got the whole value of my buck. After the Safari we went to Diani for a relaxation time at Neptune paradise. The white Diani beach is sandy and good . I would encourage everyone to go for this Safari. You gotta see animals and then relax. It’s was a 14days if Africa Safari.
We also visited Westgate Mall where we did shopping and bought some souvenirs.
Bonfire Next year when my friends are visiting Africa, I have recommended Jimmy as their guide
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Email Matthias | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Bonfire Adventures made me enjoy Africa
We came to Kenya to attend my friends wedding in Naivasha. Had booked a Safari with my family with Bonfire Adventures . The agent called Emma was knowledgeable and kept on checking on us when on Safari.
The guide of the Jeep was good and knew all animals in that park.
Maasai mara was the climax
Boat ride in Lake Naivasha was an experience and we say a lot of Hippos.
We were lucky enough to see the big five.
The Leopard was very shy and I took nice pictures.
My cousin who was in the other jeep they didn’t see that leopard.
We spent at Mara sopa and Emma called and requested we get a baby cot which the lodge offered and when we were leaving Germany we had been told in Africa they do not give baby cots. We were excited.
Bonfire Adventures you indeed keep your word.
Email Kate Roberts | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent coordination
I booked a safari to Emayain Luxury camp sometime last year for my birthday and Bonfire Adventures came through for us. The coordination from the Agent to the driver to the hotel employees was just out of this world. Fine dinning in the wild, jacuzzi, assorted drinks... Woooow!! I would recommend Bonfire Adventures anytime any day.