Are you the kind of traveler who hopes to “be in the journey,” not just sightsee? Who likes to make new connections, not just tick off itineraries? Who wants to travel the road less traveled? You are why Select Treks offers custom, participatory experiences to take in the natural wonders, cultural opportunities and amazing adventures in Africa, Asia, Central, and South America.
Select Treks organizes custom travel for groups of all sizes, specializing in service, events, and adventure in gracious partner communities. Couples, families, schools, professionals, faith-based organizations: Let our expertise on roads less traveled deliver a more rewarding experience for you!
Testimonials From Our Travelers
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Wonderful experience!
Every Day Was New and Exciting
Definitely a trip off the beaten path filled with meaning, adventure, and some of the most memorable experiences in my life. Every day was new and exciting. From my time spent with the Kareni villagers to our bike ride through Bangkok, from the floating markets to the beautiful islands, each experience was authentic. I never felt like a tourist. I loved every second. Joanne set up the perfect trip for us. I highly recommend Select Treks to all!
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
Impossible to imagine beforehand what we would experience on our 12-day game drive with Sammy. We entered another world. It was like being dropped on another planet, but with a guide who delivered all we could have wanted. He answered endless questions about what we were seeing: the behavior of birds, animals, the land, water, the weather, patterns of migration, the native people, both past and present. He responded to our interests by making sure we spent time viewing the birds of East Africa, Frances’s love of cats, etc. We saw what only his constantly scanning, trained eye and knowledge could see. His Land Cruiser got in perfect position for a front row seat for looking at most every species one sees in photographic books on Tanzania.
Thank you for making the arrangements, lodging, logistics, and linking us with Sammy. He made this journey a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A bonus for us was a celebratory dinner with his dear family.
The trip was fantastic!!
The trip was fantastic!! Visiting the Abayudaya and spending time with that community was life-changing. The adventure part of the trip was challenging and fun. Hiking to the gorillas was amazing. Thanks for this opportunity
I got to feed the chimps
Visiting Lake Mburo National Park and going to the Ngamba chimp sanctuary, also were perfect. My local guide who accompanied me to the park, Ashraf, was both very helpful and a most pleasant traveling companion. I got to hang out with a bunch of zebras, giraffes, impalas, and baboons, and spend the night in a very lovely, peaceful resort, the Rwakobo Rock Lodge, on the edge of the park, watching the sunset with baboons on the ledge below the open-air restaurant. I would use Select Treks again without question. The trip to the Chimp Sanctuary was also fascinating; I got to feed the chimps, and have a nice boat ride there and back on Lake Victoria.
Talking about where to go next
Thank you for organizing the amazing trip. We would never have travelled to this part of the world without having all the details sorted out and taken care of. Your thoroughness and responsiveness to our group’s needs was greatly appreciated. You crafted an appropriately timed itinerary, taking into account the needs of the group while also infusing our experience with your knowledge of the area and sights to see. Your packing list, pre-trip orientation, and responsiveness to all our questions was most helpful. Selection of the type of vehicle that we travelled in was very helpful, so we were together as a group! You answered all of our questions with a smile on your face, and we are already talking about where to go next with Select Treks!
