Warriors Academy Gap Year Program in South Africa

Warriors Academy Gap Year Program in South Africa

Location
  • South Africa
    • Limpopo
Length
4 - 52 weeks
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, 529 Plan eligibility

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

$6,400
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 22, 2026
79 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.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

This program offers a challenging mix of physical adventure and personal growth, helping participants build confidence, self-awareness, and lifelong friendships.

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

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Program Reviews

4.84 Rating
based on 347 reviews
  • 5 rating 84.15%
  • 4 rating 15.85%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Housing 4.55
  • Support 4.85
  • 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
Showing 209 - 216 of 347 reviews
Zach
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

EPIC!!!

Warriors Academy is an extraordinary experience that helps develop yourself and inspires you to become the best you, by challenging your limits and teaching you life skills. Challenging your limits means you pause long enough to understand what it is all about before deciding what to do.Teaching life skills develops critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills, and creates learning experiences that create memories. Memories tell stories that create rich emotions and feelings of joy.

113 people found this review helpful.
Wiaan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Warriors trip

This trip to me personally was really a life changer. The amount of fun I experienced during the short period of time was more than I have experienced in the rest off this year. During this time I met a lot of new friends and we got along really well, and I even ended up falling in love. I leard a lot of lessons such as the value of friendship, leadership, respect, trust, etc. This trip really is worth it and I would suggest this trip to all teens out there, as it is perfect for all. Next year I'll be assisting at this trip and hopes to see a lot of new faces

What was your funniest moment?
Having a mosquitoe fly up my nose and shooting it back out straight to the tent.
106 people found this review helpful.
Cameron
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My big review

My experience on the tour was great because it brought lots of people from all over to come and spend time with each other and get to know each other better. All the activities we did brought us all together.Everyone that went and all the leaders of the camp where all welcoming and kind towards each other which made the tour a-lot more fun. The activities that we did where fun and we where constantly doing something which was good because we where never sitting still and doing nothing,I would definitely recommend for anybody to come and try out and visit the camp

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The most nerve racking experience was when we went to go and do the big swing and standing and waiting for your turn to jump
103 people found this review helpful.
Nelie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Warriors Academy Tour 2020

Was the best week of my life. Learned and did so much. It was amazing. They learn you to face your fear. They also build up your self-esteem up so much. The staff are so motivated and make you believe so much in yourself. The energy of the entire program are amazing. There is never a dull moment the entire time. The food are absolutely to die for and at the same time healthy. No matter how bad you did at something they wil always gives you a positive inspiration talk. I whould do it anytime again.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
They learned us how to make a belly. This was amazing.
105 people found this review helpful.
Alexi
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Warriors Adventure Tour

I was having quite a stressful time with my exams, but my moms very next words was the silver lining to my year, "Your going on a Warriors Camp as your Christmas present!" My stressful week suddenly seemed just a little bit more calm. The time had come, I was on my way; to new places, new friends, new adventures! I was absolutely shocked at the extent of quality of the activities we did. I'm an absolute adrenaline junky and I love nature! I would definately recommend this to someone that is adventurous and overall wants to explore, not only nature, but also grow their own character. We learnt that it does not matter where you come from, who you are, what your background is, we are all human and that everyone deserves a chance and deserves a place in this extraordinary world! ❤

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
I was stressing quite a bit for the "Big Swing." I felt like passing out🤣 Even though I have already done sky diving, I managed to become a little bit nervous. However, I knew i was in safe hands. My fellow team mates helped me calm my nerves through hyping me up and getting me to dance! I ended up becoming quite excited to do it! The moment I stood on the edge I felt complete euphoria, it was amazing. I don't regret a moment! I would do it a thousand times over :)
105 people found this review helpful.
Darion
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Warriors adventure tour

This was the best adventure experience I have ever experienced. I would not mind doing this again or doing the gap year programme. It was fun and inspirational. I have taken a lot from this experience and would love to continue doing similar activities. I recommend this programme to everyone who loves adventure and loves new experiences. It helps people overcome their fears and overcome the fear of interacting with strangers. It helps build character and can help you improve on your confidence. I highly recommend this programme for a gap year or a week's adventure experience

What was your funniest moment?
To look at the frightened faces of your fellow group members
99 people found this review helpful.
Cheryl
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Warriors 2020

Warriors is a comprehensive gap year programme designed to allow youngsters to grow into capable, confident and emotionally mature young adults. It is packed with activity which covers physical endurance, overcoming fears, adventure and extreme adrenalin experiences, as well as self awareness, problem solving, and skills development. It teaches the participants teamwork, but also individual independence, perseverance and discipline. They learn that when they break the rules there are consequences, but also to then get over it and move on. Everything is aimed at personal development and improvement, while still having fun and the adventure and experience of a lifetime. My daughter benefitted hugely from this programme - it was exactly what she needed as a school leaver who needed to "find herself".

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
I think my daughter's most nerve-racking moment was the storm they experienced during the Traverse Hike on a mountain in the Drakensburg. They had to lie flat on the side of the mountain and tough it out until it had passed. The knowledge and safety training of the instructors accompanying them, and sticking together as a team got them through.
89 people found this review helpful.
Roger
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Warriors Academy South Africa

Great program for those wanting a gap year to grow and mature. To experience the natural world around them. To learn team work and self management, To be able to be self sufficient and be an asset in the world today.
Meeting people from all over the world, learning how to get along with all types of people and how to manage difficult situations in life.
Becoming physically aware, exercising and learning healthy ways to live and look after your body.(cycling . hiking, food nutrition etc)
Seeing South Africa and surrounding countries in all their beauty, learning different cultures (although Covid put a damper on that this year)
Learning to care for the less fortunate than ourselves (doing outreaches)

78 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