It’s a moment of pride and celebration for the Kabu family as Bonfire Adventures CEO, Simon Kabu, and his daughter, Maurine Kabu, scooped major accolades at two prestigious award ceremonies over the weekend.

Simon Kabu, a household name in Kenya's tourism industry, led Bonfire Adventures to yet another remarkable win at the 2025 World Travel Awards, where the company was crowned Kenya’s Leading Travel Agency for the 10th consecutive year.

The glamorous ceremony took place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with Kabu attending alongside Sarah Mtalii and other members of the Bonfire team.

Sharing the victory with his team and loyal clients, Bonfire Adventures posted:

“We did it again! 🔥🌍For the 10th year, we've been crowned Kenya’s Leading Travel Agency 🏆 at the prestigious World Travel Awards!

To our amazing clients and dedicated team, this win is YOURS too. Thank you for believing in the Bonfire dream. Here’s to more milestones ahead!”

Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards recognize excellence in the global travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors. Winners are determined through a competitive voting process involving industry professionals, media representatives, and the public.

As Simon Kabu basked in the glory of international recognition, another proud moment unfolded on the home front.

His daughter, Maurine Kabu, CEO of Adequate Safaris, was named the Best Rising Star CEO of the Year 2025 under the Dependable Awards, ranking among Kenya’s top 50 CEOs.

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Overjoyed by his daughter’s success, Simon Kabu took to social media to express his heartfelt congratulations:

“Today, join me in congratulating my daughter @maurinekabu for winning Best Rising Star CEO of the Year 2025 at #DependableAwards. Maurine, I’m so proud of you. I’ve seen how hard you work, burning the midnight oil to achieve this. With this trend, many bigger awards are on the way. Congratulations once again.”

The dual wins highlight not only Bonfire Adventures’ dominance in the travel industry but also the rise of a new generation of leadership under Maurine’s stewardship at Adequate Safaris.

With Simon Kabu’s mentorship and a legacy of excellence in the family, the future looks bright for both father and daughter as they continue to shape Kenya’s tourism sector.