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Educational Group Travel Designed For You

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We Support Early Childhood Education And Care

Educational Group Travel Designed For You

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Welcome to your Learning Space​

The TDA Trust Story

At The Dow Academy Trust, we believe that travel should be a dialogue, not just a destination. Through our Global Kgotla © philosophy, we co-design bespoke educational journeys that amplify homegrown voices and foster deep, respectful connections with Botswana’s heritage. Every experience is intentionally curated to align with your group’s unique learning goals, and every visit directly funds foundational preschool scholarships for our Diamonds of Wonder, ensuring that your journey leaves a lasting legacy of educational equity.
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Faculty-Led University Groups

Streamline research projects, manage lab rosters, and coordinate curriculum development in one shared space.

Full Support

Academic Excellence: Integrate with LMS tools, track grant milestones, and manage peer-review cycles seamlessly.

High School
Groups

From robotics clubs to student council, keep your members organized with shared calendars and task lists.

Student Leadership

Boost participation with easy sign-up sheets and real-time announcements for every meeting.

Book/Bridge or
Social Clubs

Manage your reading lists, schedule your next game night, and keep track of who’s bringing the snacks.

Social Connection

Use voting polls for next month’s book and archive your club’s history and favourite memories.

Writing Clubs

Share drafts, provide constructive feedback, and set word-count goals to keep your creative momentum going.

Creative Flow

Specialized "Critique Modes" and version history help you see your story evolve from draft to finish.

Family Groups

Organize reunions, track shared chores, or simply keep a private digital scrapbook for your inner circle.

Legacy Building

Securely store important documents, shared recipes, and a unified calendar for every family event.

Parties of 1 or 2

Perfect for personal habit tracking, couple’s planning, or small-scale freelance project management.

Personal Productivity

Deep-focus tools and shared accountability checklists designed for maximum individual efficiency.

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In the Kgotla

Curated experiences for every curious mind. Find the Global Kgotla © that fits your group’s unique goals.

Cultural Spaces

Homegrown Voices

Camping

Camping

Guided day and overnight safaris

Long Walks

Long Walks

Listen to the environment with respect.

Make Something

Make Something

Meaningful dialogue through motion.

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Who is

The Dow Academy Trust

The Dow Academy Trust (TDA Trust) is a Botswana registered non-profit, all female led education Trust. We promote the advancement of learning, meaningful dialogue and impactful connections through curated experiences.

We design bespoke, transformative learning experiences for anyone curious about what learning in and from Africa can be. Based in Botswana, we bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world impact through the ideal of the Global Kgotla ©.

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Our Impact

Bespoke educational travel designed for every path.
Choose your experience below to begin co-designing your journey.

The Diamonds of Wonder

15 scholars in Mochudi on full preschool scholarships.
We turn travel into educational equity.

A Legacy of Learning

In partnership with R.F. Moeller Jeweller, our collection funds foundational education. We ensure every child has the tools to succeed from day one.

Global Kgotla © Ideal

Sustainable connections that listen to, learn from, and respect the environment and local voices.

Meaningful Dialogue

We move beyond observation to participation. By engaging with homegrown voices, we preserve the traditional practices that define our home.

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Meet Your Host

Cheshe Dow

Chair, TDA Trust

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Reach Out

"Re a go amogela!"

Botswana is the original home for many of the world’s diamonds, the largest population of African elephants, and sunsets that defy description. At TDA Trust, we invite you to move beyond the typical safari and experience the fleeting splendor of our heritage through intentional, educational connection.