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.
