Warriors Academy Gap Year Program in South Africa

I learnt so many new things! I made the best of friends with both the councilors and other peers. I am definitely one for adventure but helping others was my favorite part! Everyday was a new adventure and a great experience. There wasn’t a single moment that I was board and I am an extremely busy person. We jumped of of bridges and cliffs. We kissed a hippo, I ate a worm. We climbed a lot of hill’s and rock climbing. We made food. I made to new best friends with who made me smile everyday! We went down a bum slide. I stubbed my toe at least 19 times a day but then again I am very clumsy. We had shots of chocolate. We saw an endangered species witch was a black rhino. We were constantly wet due to bad weather. We had a big cuddle puddle with all of the students.

From going from complete strangers to the closest of friends the Warriors Adventure Tour tested our trust in each other. WAT made us push our boundaries, test our fears, reach new heights(literally) and formed the strongest most intense bonds.

Getting to know strangers is weird because you never know what you are going to discover. We were put in situations where we had to lean on each other and build a strong trust. From day one each adventure was new, exciting and nerve wracking. Each experience built a new layer of trust and a unbreakable bond.

From climbing up mountains, cloofing, swimming in waterfalls and throwing flaming toilet paper we were always doing something fun. We did The Big Swing, some of us facing our biggest fears, and The Bridge Swing trusting our group to keep us safe. There was beautiful nature hikes and nature bum slides down rocks faces.

There were midnight swims and cuddle puddles. We all created a close bond and have created memories for a life time. WAT has taught me that I am capable of more than I think. Pushing one's self to their boundaries has been enlightening and we all have a new sense of gratitude for who we are and what we have.

We visited multiple animal facilities that took care of wild animals and hope to make people more aware of the damage that is being done to the environment around us. From interacting with elephants to learning about the endangered species of South Africa we learnt the importance of playing our part in saving our world.

WAT has changed my perspective and opened my eyes to doors I didn't know I could see. Each activity is safe and balance to produce a certain effect. Over the last 6 days I have made the most enviable connections with people is didn't know existed 6 days ago. WAT is something everyone to experience to get out of their comfort zone and experience life as it should be. Too the fullest.

This experience helped me find myself. I did things I’d never imagine myself doing and learnt I’m capable of more than I ever imagined. It was breathtaking and a great privilege to spend five days with these amazing people. From the beautiful hikes to the terrifying Big Swing, everything was handled with the utmost care and passion. I couldn’t ask for anything more. The food was good, the side trips were full of education and the facilities were far better than I expected. I’m eager to go home, not because I didn’t enjoy myself, but because I’m ready to go back into life a new man with all I have learnt here. The weather sucked but we didn’t complain. The people made the cold hurt a little less. I truly had a great time and will be returning next year.

I had no clue what I wanted to do after matric. I was fortunate enough to find out about the Warriors program, as it has made me the better version of myself. Not only do we do extreme outdoor activities but the program includes self-development, which was perfect because It made me come out of my shell quite a lot.
I can’t complain about anything with the program - the facilitators are amazing, the people you get to experience this year with become your family and once in a while your treated to something called a boma burger, which is the most delicious burger in the world. Anyways, like I said this has been the most amazing year of my life and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. I wouldn’t even hesitate to recommend the Warriors program. I guarantee that you’ll have no regrets joining this live changing experience.

I left home for the Warriors Academy program not knowing any of the people that I would be spending time with and not knowing what to expect from the program and the people in charge of it.

It was an amazing time where I grew so close with some amazing people that I will love for the rest of my life all while taking part in amazing activities and seeing so much in such a short time. Every day at Warriors Academy is a day where you are learning and growing to become a better version of yourself.

The facilitators are all some of the most incredible people that I ever met. They always push you to do and be better and at the same time they are like family members that you can share anything with.

Warriors Academy was one of the most amazing experiences of my life and it will definitely be the same for you.

The Warriors Academy is an incredible program. It is a gap year that will set you up for success in the future. It is challenging in every way, mentally, physically and emotionally but you come out the other side with the belief that you can achieve anything. The team is phenomenal and the support offered along each stage is incredible. I couldn't recommend this program enough, especially for those who don't know what their next step is. The adventure activities like kloofing, mountain biking, bungee jumping, hikes etc were really challenging but being able to tackle them was amazing. The workshops on building emotional fitness and building your own path were enlightening and help put things into perspective in terms of life in general. All in all, it was an amazing experience and one that will be remembered forever.

My warriors experience i can only describe as nothing less than incredible. I joined the program fresh out of matric lost in almost all aspects of life. After attending the EXTREME gap year programme i had a clear vision of where i wanted to go in life. The people, experiences and the workshops all work in sync to help one grow. Joining this gap year was hands down the best desicion of my life. I have met people that will forever have a special place in my heart.

I highly recommend this gap year programme to everyone, no matter your age. This programme provides the experience of a life time and i am and will forever be eternally greatful that i was able to be part of this programme and had the opportunitie to have experienced the experiences i have

Best year ever !!!absolutley phenomenal growth in me as a person aswell as I’ve grown into a great independent person because of this gap year . The staff are the best people I’ve ever met honestly can’t go wrong with warriors .starting warriors I was a young and arrogant teenager who always thought he was right. Through Toltec and all the things we did over the entire year I have learned to take into consideration other people’s feelings and emotions. Skydiving , scuba diving , bungee jumping , hiking , cycling , Toltec , these are just a a few of the amassing and wonderful things that you do on the best year I guarantee you’ll ever have in your life I honestly didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life and after warriors I found my calling and now I am a scuba diving instructor going overseas next year