African Volleyball Tour
May 31 – June 12, 2027
Gaborone, Botswana
Looking ahead to 2027, the Ditsala International Cup is excited to welcome an HBCU men’s team, an HBCU women’s team, and a Team BIP women’s team for another year of international competition, cultural exchange, and connection through volleyball.
Bring It Promotions in partnership with the Botswana Volleyball Federation is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Ditsala International Cup in Gaborone, Botswana. The cup was created to help improve the level of volleyball in both Botswana and Southern Africa. In addition to improving volleyball, USA athletes get the opportunity to visit local schools and promote volleyball as a sport for young athletes in Botswana. Clinics will held in Gaborone, Francistown and Kasane.
Itinerary
| Date | Plan |
|---|---|
| May 31 | Leave the USA for Gaborone, Botswana. |
| June 1 | Arrive Gaborone, Botswana. Late afternoon practice with visiting National Team. |
| June 2 | Morning practice with visiting National Team. Visit the US Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana. |
| June 3 | Morning training with a visiting National Team. After practice visit a local school for cultural leaning and a volleyball clinic. Afternoon matches of the Ditsala International Cup. |
| June 4 | Visit Mokolodi Game Reserve. Afternoon matches of the Ditsala International Cup. |
| June 5 | Final round of the Ditsala International Cup followed with Closing Ceremonies. |
| June 6 | Visit Khama Rhino Reserve. After the visit leave for Francistown, Botswana. |
| June 7 | Morning clinic designed for young athletes in Francistown. Leave for Kasane with a stop at Nato Lodge for lunch. |
| June 8 | Morning volleyball/school clinic. Afternoon river cruise safari on the Chobe River. |
| June 9 | Early morning safari in Chobe National Park. Afternoon free in Kasane. |
| June 10 | Sightseeing in Victoria, Falls Zimbabwe with a visit to the world famous Victoria Falls. |
| June 11 | Leave for the USA from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. |
