About Secreto Travel
About Us
Secreto Travel – Shared Journeys
There are countless adventurous women who dream of exploring the world, yet not everyone dares to set off alone to distant and unfamiliar places. Often, doubts of all kinds or the demands of everyday life hold us back from doing something just for ourselves. Time passes, and the very first step – traveling alone – can begin to feel like a major hurdle.
Travel inspiration and opportunities to travel together
Secreto Travel stands for wild, authentic travel and extraordinary adventures that connect women. Our hearts feel especially alive in Africa. At the same time, we are not limited by borders. New destinations emerge wherever they feel right and allow for genuine encounters.
We personally know the partners we work with through our own travels and through close relationships with people on the ground, with whom we have built positive, trusting connections.
Our Vision
Secreto Travel aims to support the female empowerment movement and encourage women to find the courage not only to dream of adventures, but to turn them into reality.
Founder Jenny herself has often traveled as a solo female traveler preferably with plenty of activities of all kinds, especially across the vast landscapes of Africa. Along the way, she encountered so many brave and inspiring women traveling alone that the idea was born to encourage other women and to create a community where journeys can be shared.
In addition to diving and her fascination with the creatures of the ocean, Jenny’s greatest passion is motorcycling. When she once took part in an off-road training course exclusively for women in Southern Europe, she was deeply inspired by the supportive atmosphere and the spirit among the participants. That experience led her to one clear realization:
“This Spirit among women holds so much potential. It needs to be shared.”
Why SECRETO?
Secreto Travel loves the lesser-known places like true hidden gems, in line with the Spanish word “secreto” meaning secret. We travel along paths that are off the beaten track, far from mass tourism and not easily found elsewhere.
Why Wild & Raw?
This is still Africa, and not everything is always readily available. This can include food options, electricity, healthcare, and all kinds of luxury amenities. However, that doesn’t mean traveling cannot be comfortable.
There are beautiful places to stay, original and adventurous, wild and untamed, yet still welcoming and full of character.
Why do we love Africa so much?
Because the three of us (Nina, Jenny and Anna) met in Africa. Our paths crossed as solo female travelers in Mozambique, and we were fortunate to share many unforgettable experiences together, both above and below the water. We learned, dived, cooked, celebrated, laughed and there were tears too, especially when it was time to say goodbye. But the friendship that was born through travel has remained.
Discover more about the deep friendships that grow while traveling, the emotional highs and lows, the strength that comes from stepping outside your comfort zone as well as the doubts and concerns that can arise when traveling alone as a woman, and how best to overcome them.
Who We Are
Jenny
Globetrotter.
In my late 30s, I got my motorcycle license and practiced a bit in Germany, when I was invited to a wedding in India. Together with a friend, I decided to rent a motorcycle in India and ride about 700 kilometers to the wedding on my own.
But that was just the beginning… Captivated by the new thrill and adrenaline rush after a tricky detour on a gravel road through the South Indian hills, I decided to ship my newly acquired enduro bike from Germany to Africa.
From there, I rode alone through Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. Confronted with the reality of the roads and conditions, my route planning changed almost daily. The learning experience was immense, and the people I met along the way were incredibly fascinating and helpful.
Later, I continued to Mozambique, where I fulfilled a long-held dream: becoming a diving instructor for a while. It was amazing! I found a fantastic team, friends for life, and my love for diving and the underwater world continues to this day.
Every time, I was grateful for the companions I found along the way and that’s exactly when the idea matured: these tours are even more fun when shared. Especially for women who don’t usually travel solo, it seemed like an exciting way to explore faraway countries.
This is how my vision of taking other women on adventures and sharing experiences took shape in Secreto Travel.
My goal: to encourage women to embrace adventure, because supporting each other makes everything feel easier, safer, and far more rewarding.
Nina
A free spirit, always on the move.
Nina loves the ocean, mountains, diving, climbing, hiking and being out in nature whenever she can.
She’s not only a diving instructor and experienced solo traveler, but also a talented artist who transforms her travel experiences into unique works of art.
Jenny already wears one of her designs as a tattoo on her leg, and many more beautiful creations can be discovered in Nina’s shop.
Anna
A wanderlust-driven explorer.
Experience Anna in her element: travel!
With her cheerful, warm, and thoughtful nature, you’ll instantly take Anna to your heart and she’ll do the same with you. Her smile is contagious! It’s no wonder that, as an experienced solo traveler in Africa, she always navigated her adventures with ease and confidence.
Anna is a diving expert, bringing both courage and a wealth of experience to every adventure. Together with Jenny, she is committed to exploring new and fascinating dive destinations every year. Their goal is not only to share their passion but also to inspire other women to join them.
If you love the ocean, crave adventure, and want to discover the underwater world alongside strong, warm-hearted women, then come along on one of the trips they’re excited to embark on.
Partners
Almuth
Enduro Trainer
Almuth’s passion is off-road motorcycling – from enduro rallies and training to travel and technical skills. What matters most to her is sharing this passion with other women, supporting them with easy-to-understand methods to gain more riding enjoyment, confidence, and a playful, intuitive connection with both bike and terrain.
With over 20 years of personal experience, she developed a strong commitment to learning and teaching enduro riding the right way. Through structured training, she refined her riding style, increased her safety, and discovered more efficient, energy-saving techniques.
Since 2012, Almuth has been organizing off-road riding skills trainings, specifically tailored to the needs of women and their bikes, while also offering mixed trainings for both men and women. Since 2015, she has been a licensed motorsport coach with the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB).
Almuth is also the founder of the xXenduro community, a platform rich in knowledge and exchange for women in enduro riding.
Kerstin
Founder of BIKE 'N SOUL
Kerstin is a rider at heart, an adventurer by spirit, and the founder of BIKE ’N SOUL: a space created for women to experience the freedom of motorcycling and the deep joy of doing it together.
After years of riding and exploring, she discovered the magic that happens when women come together, not just to ride, but to grow, have fun, and face challenges side by side. In 2022, that vision became reality.
Today, her tours span Nepal, India and Tanzania, weaving together off-road adventure, cultural immersion, and genuine camaraderie. With small, supportive groups and hands-on guidance, Kerstin empowers women, often 60 and beyond, to ride boldly into the unknown.
“When women ride together, something shifts – the road becomes a place of connection, discovery, and quiet transformation.”
Rebecca & Nico
Enduro Guides
Rebecca and Nico accompany our Enduro Tunisia tour. Nico serves as a German- and English-speaking guide, while Rebecca drives the support vehicle. The two of them are also regularly on the road with 4×4 vehicles on other tours.
Both Rebecca and Nico are experienced in outdoor adventures, sand, and dune riding, and are part of einfach losfahren, our cooperation partner for Tunisia.
On our women’s motorcycle journey in southern Tunisia, we have the opportunity to transport our own enduro bikes from Germany to Tunisia and explore the country on two wheels.
Good to know: Sand and dunes are part of an optional workshop that you can try, but don’t have to. The rest of the tour mainly follows paved roads as well as unpaved dirt and gravel tracks.
Dirkie
Founder of Untamed Africa Tours
Dirkie, founder and owner of Untamed Africa Tours, is a passionate adventurer and outdoor enthusiast. As an experienced guide and former racer, he combines his love for nature and motorsports with deep local knowledge of Namibia. Growing up in Namibia, he spent his weekends exploring the off-road regions of Southern Africa.
The idea behind Untamed Africa Tours was born from his desire to offer riders true off-road motorcycle adventures on high-end bikes, supported by local expertise and professional logistics.
From an early age, Dirkie spent a lot of time in the wilderness with his family, often camping out of their old Land Rover. This is where his strong connection to nature and outdoor experiences began. As soon as he was old enough, he started exploring remote areas on his own, using motorcycles and 4×4 vehicles. Along the way, he gained extensive knowledge of the regions his tours pass through today.
With Dirkie and his team, our women’s motorcycle journey through Namibia is guided by true professionals, offering a high level of safety, comfort, and authentic adventure.
Fran
Resilience and reconnecting with the body
Adventure has always been part of Fran’s life. Long before discovering motorbike travel, she spent years mountain biking, kayaking and exploring the outdoors.
After a life-changing experience with cancer, her relationship with adventure evolved. Movement became not just about challenge, but about rebuilding trust in her body and reconnecting with a sense of vitality.
This journey led her to explore somatic and nervous system approaches – simple practices that help the body relax, recover and feel safe, especially during physically demanding experiences like multi-day rides.
Today Fran combines her love of adventure with her passion for wellbeing. On trips she enjoys offering short mobility and grounding sessions to help riders release tension, stay comfortable on the bike and reconnect with their bodies after long days on the road.
For her, adventure is no longer about pushing limits, but about rediscovering what it means to feel alive.
Baška
Founder of Borderless Female Bikers
Baška is a rider at heart, an explorer by nature and the creator of Borderless Female Bikers – a space built for women who want to experience the freedom of motorcycling and the deep joy of doing it together, beyond the ordinary, beyond the borders.
After years of riding and discovering Northern Thailand’s roads in depth, she built a tour that goes far beyond the standard highlights: every route, every stop, and every overnight stay is hand-picked based on real riding experience.
She leads every tour personally, joined by her licensed Thai female guide who brings local knowledge, warmth, and on-the-ground expertise to every day of the journey.
With Baška, we experience our women’s motorcycle journey through Northern Thailand.
Lidwien
Owner of Motor2Travel
Lidwien Kuiphuis (on the left), the driving force behind Motor2Travel, embodies a deep passion for travel and motorcycling. As the owner, she creates unique and meaningful tour experiences for motorcycle enthusiasts.
With her vision of sustainable travel and her commitment to supporting local communities, she fosters a community built on shared adventures and a love for the open road.
Together with Lidwien and her local guide on the ground, we plan our women’s motorcycle journey to Uganda.
Judith
Nepal Guide
Judith Seeberger is a true outdoor enthusiast: “Whatever I do – I do it with conviction, passion, and full commitment.”
She has turned her passion into a profession and leads our Nepal tour in cooperation with easy rider tours.
Born in 1969 in Lucerne, in the heart of Switzerland, Judith developed a love for the outdoors early on. Whether on a farm, hiking in the mountains, climbing via ferratas, or skiing – being outside has always been part of her life. Since 1990, motorcycling has been an integral part of her journey.
Her travels have taken her across much of Europe as well as Australia and North, Central, and South America – yet her desire to explore is far from satisfied. There is simply too much to see, experience, and discover, and she especially values the encounters with people along the way.
“In recent years, off-road motorcycling has also become one of my passions. But above all, I love to travel. I’ve ridden on asphalt, gravel, sand, through rivers, over rocks, snow, and mud. Of course, that includes a few bruises and crashes – but that’s part of off-road riding. I’m tough, and I hope for many more adventures to come.”
