Travel Experiences

'I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me' — Kwame Nkrumah

Are you already on the road and want to see more? Do you want to make a positive impact whilst travelling?

From the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro and endless plains and wildlife of the Serengeti in Tanzania; the unforgettable vibes of Soweto in South Africa, and the cool breeze of the Kwahu Mountains in Ghana, its never to late to enhance your adventures.
Maximise your in-country experience with Talking Drums today!

We donate a portion of the proceeds of our travel experiences to a local community initiative in the country we visit.

Join Talking Drums and other like-minded travellers for your next Travel Experiences!

To get a taste of our travel experiences, check out our Talking Drums x Dormtainment Travel Adventure:
to Mainland Tanzania here, and to Zanzibar here.

Frequently Asked Questions

TRIP
1. Tell me more about the Talking Drums Travel Experience.
The Talking Drums Travel Adventures are specially curated group day or multi-day trips, that brings together like-minded travellers and would-be travellers. Our trips initially focus on countries in Africa, and Talking Drums endeavours, where possible, to procure goods and services from local businesses, to contribute to the local economy. We aim to immerse ourselves in each experience, and empower you to undertake your own travel adventures responsibly, whilst having a positive impact across Africa and beyond.

2. Why should I join a Talking Drums Travel Experience?
With a Talking Drums Travel Experience, you will be exploring with a purpose. Where possible, we source our goods and services from local businesses, and also donate a proceed of profits to initiatives that benefit the local communities to where we travel.
With a focus on having a positive impact, we align our services to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
We also donate a portion of the proceeds of our travel adventures to a local community initiative in the country we visit.
Therefore, by purchasing a Talking Drums Travel Adventure, you will contributing to the following goals:

3. Who else will be joining the Travel Experience?
We offer the Travel Adventures to a maximum of ten travellers per travel group trip (final number depending on the tour), to enable a deeply immersive experience. By the end of the trip, we hope you leave as a community and group of friends.

4. Can I join by myself?
Of course! Our Travel Experiences are small groups and we welcome solo travellers. By the end of the trip, we hope you leave as a community and group of friends.

5. How did you develop the itineraries?
We believe in travelling with a purpose, in cultural immersions, getting off the beaten track and positive impacts.
We also believe travelling and doing good should not have to break the bank.
Therefore each itinerary has been carefully curated based on over 10 years experience solo travelling across the continent, and we have sourced the best culturally immersive experiences, enabling affordable yet luxurious experience.

COSTS AND PAYMENT
6. How much do the Travel Adventures cost?
The cost of the group Travel Adventures vary and are dependant on the location, the activities, excursions and accommodation included, and the time of year. Please click on the links above for the most up to date prices. Talking Drums will provide you with a cost and an overview of trip at the time of booking. Further information and a full itinerary will be provided after your booking is confirmed. In order to secure your place, you must pay at least a deposit.
All deposits are non-refundable.

7. Do I have to pay the cost all at once?
You have the option to pay the total cost at the time of booking.
You will be unable to join if the full balance has not been paid. Please note, the cost is non-refundable within 48 hours of the experience commencing, and 20% deduction will be made on refunds requested before then.

9. Can I get a refund?
We understand sometimes plans can change. However, once you have paid, we start making bookings and preparations with our vendors, and are charged by our secure banking provider. As such the cost is non-refundable within 48 hours of the experience commencing. Any refund request after this point cannot be issued for the aforementioned reason.
A 20% deduction will be made on refunds requested before then.