Warriors Academy Gap Year Program in South Africa

During the quest at warriors I had the best time, learning many new skills and techniques which help me develop myself. Meeting new people and being accepted into the warriors family, everyone is super friendly and kind. Overall it was a amazing experience and I would love to do it again. I suggest this program to anyone who enjoys learning new skills and techniques along with people who enjoy out door activities, I personally have only been here for one quest but if I knew about warriors academy before I would have done all 4 of the quests.

This gap year program helps students develop personally and mentally with the helps of workshops and crazy adventure’s! i enjoyed every second of the 4th quest and am excited for next 3 quest! The quest and friends i made were amazing, you make friends for life here. The connection between the warriors, MAI’s and facilitators are so good, they become your family! I will defiantly miss every single person of this quest, luckily for me the future MAI’s will be there next year as well! I can’t wait till next quest!

I signed up to Warriors academy because I wanted to push my mental and physical limits; Warriors gave me numerous opportunities to do this over the course of the 7 weeks I was there, and provided incredible support and guidance throughout.
The values Warriors promotes are gratitude, integrity, collaboration and compassion, and I truly felt that everyone involved pushed themselves to demonstrate these every single day. This created an incredible team, with everyone encouraging and celebrating each other.
Both the facilitators, and all the MAIs were absolutely incredible; they were super encouraging and supportive, and attentive to anything we made need help with (whether it was emotional support, or fixing bikes, carrying heavy bags etc). Most importantly, they all had incredible positive attitudes towards everything, which hugely uplifted the entire team, and generally created an atmosphere of energy and enthusiasm.
The other Warriors were also hugely welcoming and generous, and made a massive effort to welcome the newbies.
This quickly made the team feel like a family, and the love and support I received from everyone quickly made me feel like a valued part of that.

Overall, Warriors provided an incredible, varied programme packed with adventure, new experiences, and huge opportunity for personal development. It’s hard to just stay for one quest, as you’ll undoubtedly want to join for the rest !

I had the most incredible experience with Warriors Academy! From the moment I signed up, I was blown away by the organization and attention to detail. The variety of activities they offered catered to every adventurer's dream – from thrilling mountain hikes to heart-pounding cycles. The knowledgeable guides (MAI's and Facilitators) were not only experts in their fields but also fantastic companions, ensuring both safety and fun. The program's commitment to sustainable travel practices impressed me, showing a genuine concern for the environment. The accommodations were comfortable, and the food was delicious and locally sourced. I couldn't have asked for a better way to challenge myself, meet like-minded explorers, and create memories that will last a lifetime. This adventure program deserves a solid five stars for exceeding all my expectations!

This was an absolutely fantastic experience and full of so many opportunities. It has been life changing, I now do things that I wouldn't have even tried before. I have become an active participant in my own life. Warriors Academy has showed me my strengths and weaknesses, and provided an environment for me to thrive. Through the guidance of the team and the challenging activities I have grown as an individual, it is the perfect environment for self-development, and a wonderful opportunity to explore more of the world!

Warriors is the best experience you can ever put yourself through, you grow emotionally and physically, you learn a lot about yourself and in life. I would highly recommend Warrios to anyone. Warriors taught me that true happiness is a direct result of a grateful heart , taking the chances are worth it and at the end of the day you only get one life so live it as if tomorrow is your last day. Warriors gave me the confidence to say that i am enough , and everyone needs a strong mindset in the world we live in today, and Warriors definitely gives you that strength.

I have done the summer quest and really enjoyed it. At Warriors I had to push myself both mentally and physically.
The activities were fun, but they could have been more challenging every now and then.
The positivity in any situation is one of the most important lessons i’ve learnt, and something I still think about every day.
You never know what you're doing the next day which is exciting and often a nice surprise. If you like adventure, nature and/or sports and want to improve yourself in any way, than Warriors offers a great gap year!

Warriors was an incredible experience for me. I came to realize that every single day has the potential to be filled with adventure, growth and purpose. A few days here felt like weeks have passed. Simply because we made something out of every day. We were constantly busy and up for new adventures. As a group we grow with every experience. We support, encourage and love each other like a big family.

Integrity, teamwork, responsibility, positive attitude as well as respect are core values which we learn to implement in our lives. I was inspired in so many different ways and recommend this program to anyone who is willing to stretch their comfort zone into new dimensions.