About Talking Drums
Talking Drums is a sustainability-focused Africa travel company and marketplace. We curate and host premium travel-based experiences across Africa.
We are the foremost Africa travel company, from group trips, solo trips and private trips across Africa, we connect like-minded travellers and promote positive impact in travel.
Named after the African traditions of communication (or calling and responding through drumming), Talking Drums aims to educate and inspire people to travel Africa, sustainably and responsibly by:
leaving nothing but footprints
getting off the beaten track
supporting local businesses.
And with Africa having the highest percentage of entrepreneurship and female entrepreneurship in the world, we are determined to support them - by sourcing products and services from entrepreneurs, artisans and artists across the Motherland, as much as possible.
What we offer
Travel Adventures: Through our premium Travel Adventures, or group tours, we bring together like-minded travellers and explore Africa! Where possible, procure goods and services from local businesses, to contribute to the local economy. Each itinerary has been carefully curated following extensive experience travelling to each destination, enabling them to be the most diversified and competitively priced.
Travel Planning: Through our premium Travel Planning services - consultations, travel planners and bespoke travel planning - and our VIP and corporate service, we utilise our expertise to provide consulting on travel, empowering you to undertake your own journeys.
Expertise: As an Africa Travel Specialist, and Sustainability & ESG Professional, our founder is available for speaking opportunities on travel and tourism in Africa; diversity in travel; impact; entrepreneurship, sustainability and ESG, and related topics.
Marketplace: And lastly, our curated Talking Drums Marketplace enables you to purchase select pieces, sourced from the continent.
Our Successes
We have worked with, featured in, or been recognised by a number of companies, brands and awards, including:
Yaa Ofori-Ansah
Founder and CEO
My name is Yaa and I am a multiple award-winning professional and the proud founder of Talking Drums. I am a holder of a Bachelor of Laws degree from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), and Master of Science Degree in Development Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) - focused on economic and political development.
I started Talking Drums following my passion for Africa, its development and my frequent travel throughout my land of origin. I have over 10 years' experience as a solo traveller, across Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, North America, the Middle East, Asia and continue to be drawn to the Motherland.
Why? Quite simply, there is no place like Africa.
I have been fortunate to have since travelled all four corners of Africa, from North, South, East, West, and not forgetting Madagascar. Everywhere has been different, with its own unique charm and experience. I hope to inspire you to do the same.