Location
  • South Africa
    • Limpopo
Length
4 - 52 weeks

Program Details

Activities
Animal Viewing Boating Bungee Jumping Camping Canoeing Canyoning City Exploring Cliff Jumping Cycling Dancing Hiking Horseback Riding Kayaking Mountain Biking Mountain Climbing Rafting Remote Exploring Rock Climbing Safari Sailing Scuba Diving Sightseeing Sky Diving Snorkeling Swimming Trekking Wine Tasting Yoga Ziplining
Timeframe
Fall Spring Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Cabin Hostel Rondavel Tent
Primary Language
English
Age Min.
17
Age Max
24

Pricing

Starting Price
6400
Price Details
Cost includes:
Accommodation
Food
Activities
Courses
Professional coaching services
Travelling
Training materials
Registrations and equipment as per activities

Excludes:
Laundry services
Personal pocket money
Personal gear such as bicycle, camping gear, hiking gear and tents (Can be rented from Rene)
Activities outside of prospectus
Medical emergencies
Transport to and from Warriors Academy at the start and finish of each Quest (Transport can be arranged on request)
Emergency transportation to doctors or other related services
Medical and Travel Insurance (US students it is pre-requisite to get travel and medical insurance from iNext, to be added to your account)
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Some Activities Some Equipment Meals Park Fees Some Park Fees Tour Guide Transportation Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

Cost includes:
Accommodation
Food
Activities
Courses
Professional coaching services
Travelling
Training materials
Registrations and equipment as per activities

What's Not Included
Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa
Jun 04, 2025
May 29, 2025
65 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Ready to push your limits, explore South Africa, and discover who you really are?
At Warriors Academy, our Gap Year Program is more than just travel and adventure, it’s a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and unforgettable experiences.

With an internationally accredited gap year program structure and a strong focus on personal development, our program combines epic outdoor challenges with soft skills training and one-on-one mentoring.

Over the course of four 7-week Quests, you’ll hike, climb, dive, and lead, while learning powerful life tools and building friendships that cross borders.

Whether you join us for one Quest or all four, you’ll walk away with more confidence, clarity, and a whole lot of stories to tell.

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Program Highlights

  • Warriors Academy is accredited by the International Gap Year Association
  • Warriors Academy provides a comprehensive variety of training, activities, experiences and travel
  • Our program is highly structured with a focus on personal growth and development
  • We have highly qualified, trained and experienced facilitators
  • Warriors Academy is international and multicultural

Popular Programs

Warriors Academy Summer Quest

Warriors Academy’s Summer Quest is an action-packed 7-week adventure designed to challenge and inspire. From abseiling and cliff diving to mountain biking and a triathlon race, you’ll explore the wild side of South Africa. Engage in conservation work, cultural experiences, and hands-on skills training. With a focus on self-mastery, emotional intelligence, and personal growth, Summer Quest is where unforgettable memories and lifelong breakthroughs begin.

Diving in Sodwana Bay

Dive into adventure with scuba diving in Sodwana Bay, mountain biking, horse riding, and caving. This Quest blends outdoor thrill with deep self-work through coaching with Rudi, leadership development, and strategic thinking workshops. Add in cooking, massage, and quantum energy sessions, and you’ve got a powerful combination of personal growth, skill-building, and life-changing experiences.

Drakensburg Hike

From ocean sailing and ziplining to hiking Tugela Falls and exploring the Drakensberg, Winter Quest is packed with South African adventures. Alongside cultural experiences and wildlife encounters, you’ll grow through leadership training, sexuality education, and personal branding. With added skills like motor mechanics, photography, and sustainable living, this Quest is a holistic journey of discovery.

River Rafting on the Orange River

Spring Quest takes you from the Wild Coast to the Orange River with adventure racing, bungee jumping, rock climbing, and skydiving. Each challenge is balanced by meaningful soft skills development, like camp facilitation, fundraising, and presentation training. It’s about testing limits, giving back, and building real-world confidence while soaking in South Africa’s most epic landscapes.

Program Reviews

4.85 Rating
based on 324 reviews
  • 5 rating 84.88%
  • 4 rating 15.12%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Housing 4.55
  • Support 4.9
  • Fun 4.9
  • Value 4.85
  • Safety 4.8
  • Program Selection 4.7
  • Pre-departure Help 5
  • In-program Support 5
  • Impact on Student 5
  • Value 5
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Joshua
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Warriors Gap Year Program

Warriors academy was a great experience were i was able to grow a lot and learn a lot more about myself and the world around me. I was able to do things that were normally just a fantasy. We hiked, cycled (I only cycled twice though), cooked, danced, went horse riding amd best of all was the scuba diving. We were given great instructors for all these activities which made it so much easier even for a city person like myself. The opportunity that the Warriors academy gave me is something that you can’t get anywhere else.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The most nerve-racking moment was by far when I broke my collarbone and needed to get surgery. I overcame this however thanks to the support given to me by the staff and fellow participants at the program.
78 people found this review helpful.
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Aislinn
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

(: ♡

Warriors was definitely an experience I needed. I know now that I came here for a reason. Before Warriors I was unhappy without even knowing it. I came here with low expectations and was so surprised to find that it was perfect for me. There are no words I can strong together to properly describe how emence this journey is. If you feel like it’s not for you it definitely is for you (: From no exercise to suddenly having to do it every morning was an adjustment but so so worth is! I am happy as I am now!

What was your funniest moment?
The funniest or best moment is when the whole group is together watching the YouTube videos of Warriors. Everyone is laughing whenever they see their faces and it’s so genuine and happy. They make me happy (:
85 people found this review helpful.
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Etienne
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing Gap Year Program

This Gap Year Program is perfect for someone who wants an adventure, eg. cycling, hiking, running and even something as crazy as a diving course in Mozambique. I personally also gained a lot of self confidence and structure on a day to day basis. The hiking that you will do is something to remember for the rest of your life. You also do some cool courses like a self-defense course and also a public speaking course that are both very helpful for the rest of your life. I would really refer this to a student.

What was your funniest moment?
The funny late night conversations with my friends.
82 people found this review helpful.
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Annabel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Life changing!

I came to Warriors from America nervous to be in a new place and with new people. As soon as I reached base camp all of that changed. The warriors program if filled with the most supportive and kind people you ever met. The facilitators are always there to help and the group is amazing. I recommend warriors to anyone who loves outgoing, adventurous and all around awesome people. The adventures we went on were once in a lifetime, especially getting the opportunity to hike in the Kruger National Park. Come to warriors if you want to change your life!!!

75 people found this review helpful.
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Antoni
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A window into the world of self mastery and personal development

Coming to warriors I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, the program was unlike anything I've done before and I arrived taking everything with a grain of salt.

Throughout my 7 weeks during the quest there were many ups and downs, but I'd say the most meaningful part of warriors for me was its introduction to the concept of self mastery and its promotion of personal growth.

At Warriors they promote the idea that one can do anything once they have themselves in check which I found inspiring.

81 people found this review helpful.
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Gillaine
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Summer quest 2021

What an amazing well organized and supportive environment. It was tough for my daughter but pushed her boundaries emotionally and physically! She came out on the other side with way more confidence and enthusiasm for life.

The stories she came home with were ones of pure bliss. A lot of struggles for sure but when she speaks about it the struggles seem to fade and the good memories are the ones she remembered.

The self growth was amazing and introspection on Toltec gave her a new outlook that there are people worse off than her and she is not the only one in life ok with struggles.

Would recommend this strongly for anyone!! Thank you Warriors.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Having to ride bicycle on a Mai road with trucks whizzing past.
81 people found this review helpful.
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Monique
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Warriors Gap Year Program

It is the best thing my parents could’ve made me do warriors is such a comforting environment that promotes so much space for growth and self improvement.At warriors you get pushed out of your comfortzone more than you would like but it really plays a key role by doing this I have realised a great deal of self improvement, I left warriors with more knowledge and a strong sense of drive to keep on improving so that I can just keep bettering myself. Warriors has taught me to appreciating myself, the people around me and my environment. Warriors is just one of the best places if you want to achieve growth or personal development and you will just realise that you have so much potential .The people at warriors just make the experience and they truly feel like family. I wouldn’t trade the experiences I’ve had at warriors for anything there is so much adventure, thrill and self improvement that you find in this gap year program I am just grateful that I have the opportunity to do the Autumn Quest and I am soooo excited !!!

80 people found this review helpful.
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Coen
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Not a bad 7 weeks

I wasn't sure what I was getting myself into when I arrived. I just came to have a good time and make some great memories and I definitely did. But it didn't stop there! Warriors gives you the perfect opportunity to push yourself and explore your boundaries. Apart from all that, you'll make some amazing friends, among both other 'Warriors' and the incredibly friendly and supportive staff. It will be different from what you expect when you arrive but for anyone unsure whether they should sign up, I promise you won't regret it

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
1. Bring a jur of Nutella
2. Bring a second jar of Nutella

77 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers

Yes, it is. Application for all the various programs is open for 2022

average age between 17 and 23. We've had the exceptions

No need to be super fit. We start of with basic exercise and build each participants fitness