Warriors Academy

Program Reviews

Chantal
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Adventure of being alive

I am very grateful to be an MAI of warriors academy. We have been presented with many opportunities to learn, while stepping into leadership and teaching the warriors. This quest we focused on scuba diving, and had a blast at sodwana bay! We started off the quest with a three day mountain biking trip, through limpopos gorgeous mountains. Warriors academy is all about growth and personal development. We learn to step out of our comfort zone, and into our growth zone. When we are uncomfortable, we are in the space to create changes. This gap year has changed my life and I recommend to anyone interested in adventure, and persona growth.

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Luca
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Warriors experience

Warriors is one of the best experiences of my life. I have done things I thought I would never do. If you are an adventurous person and love taking on a challenge, I recommend taking a quest at Warriors Academy. The location is incredibly beautiful, and every place you visit is even more beautiful than the last. The guides and everyone at Warriors are so kind and help you with everything needed. The things you learn and do here are things you can't just do anywhere; that is what makes it so incredibly special.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Jumping into a 2-meter-wide gorge from a height of 8 meters next to a waterfall and having to land in the water exactly where it is deep. How I got over this was standing there, counting down from 3 to 0, and just going for it. Take the chance you have at the moment and do it, because you are going to regret it if you didn’t do it.
Pros
  • Unforgettable experiences
Cons
  • Being away from home
Jaime
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Warriors Academy

Summer Quest at Warriors Academy was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve had. The environment was welcoming from day one, and the instructors really took time to help everyone improve while still keeping things fun. You go through hard times, but they only make you stronger!! Sometimes the things you resist are the things you need the most. I built confidence, made great friends, and learned a lot both on and off the court. The energy, structure, and support made it unforgettable. Definitely a 5-star experience I’d recommend to anyone looking to grow and enjoy the game.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Mopani worms. They tasted quite interesting!
Daisy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience

I have nothing but good reviews for this program. The instructors are amazing and they do a great job of pushing you out of your comfort zone while still making you feel supported. They genuinely care about your growth, not just physically but mentally as well. The environment can be challenging at times, but that’s what makes it so impactful. I’ve learned a lot about discipline, resilience, and myself overall. It’s also such a strong community, and the people really make the experience. I have grown so much this quest and I can’t wait for another.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
On our cycling trip, we got to stop one of the days and meet Jessica the hippo. It was an amazing experience.
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Dropit123
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Warriors academy

It put u in a spot where u have to push yourself but in a safe way , the staff cares so mutch about you and will help you push yourself but never force you to do something that you can't do and they are always there to help whenever there is a problem .
Even the people you do it with will always help you up and help you in all the ways to support you
For me it is one of the best and things that I could have done for my gap year you are never bored you will always be doing something and learn something new every day about funny stories from the years before or about anything new

What was your funniest moment?
The time when we put up a rope swing and watch people fall in the water in weird ways
Pros
  • Fun
  • Adventure
  • Freedom
Cons
  • Fear
  • Tired
  • Stressed
Ivar
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Good

For me, Warriors has been a good choice, both for mental and social growth. My experience at Warriors has honestly been life-changing. I’ve gotten to know my own limits a lot better, and at the same time I’ve learned how to push past them. I’ve grown so much in my self-confidence and started to believe in myself more than I ever did before.
The craziest part is that I’ve done things I never thought I would be able to do. Stuff that used to scare me or feel impossible became challenges I actually took on. Because of that, I’ve grown not just physically, but mentally too.
Warriors really helped me step out of my comfort zone and see what I’m capable of, and that’s something I’ll carry with me going forward. I definitely recommend Warriors if you enjoy adventure and sports.

Georgie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Warriors

Warriors academy gave me so much, it taught me so much about who i am as a person and more importantly it gave me so many experiences i would never imagine having and so many friends which are now more like family to me. The facilitators were amazing, they supported you when you needed it but also pushed you to be the best version of yourself. the warriors academy base camp is in the most beautiful area. getting to experience the beautiful Magoebaskloof forest was something i never thought i needed. Warriors is no longer just a place, it is now a home.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
we went to a cultural village on our cycle safari and we ate impani worms, they where disgusting definitely not something i would eat again but im glad i tried them.
Pros
  • Adventures
  • Friends
  • Amazing memories
Cons
  • Moths in cabins
  • Mosquitos
  • missing family
Aletia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Warriors Academy

Warriors academy was a transformative 7- week program where I grew as a person during the self mastery program, learnt resilience during cycle safari, team work during the different programs and most importantly self confidence. The person going into warriors is not the same person that came out. The person that came out is a stronger, more confident and the best version of herself . The warriors team was amazing, they supported us when we needed it but pushed us when they knew we could do more. The facilities were beautiful too. The last 7 weeks will definitely be ones that I’ll never forget. I am not leaving warriors by myself, I’m leaving with people I can call family and friendships that will last a lifetime.

What was your funniest moment?
When we were at our second camp site during our rafting trip we had to keep ourselves busy and keep the fun going. We ended up making a swing hanging from a tree and then jumping into the river. As I grabbed the swing and my two friends picked me up to push me, I fell with my feet straight into the ground dragging me through the rocky and sandy river.
Pros
  • Real adventure and fun
  • Strong friendships and support
  • Safe space to grow
Cons
  • Very intense and exhausting
  • Moving out of Comfort zone
  • Emotional and personal stuff can get heavy
Josh
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Warriors Academy

Warriors really pushed me out of my comfort zone and pushed me to become a better person of myself i really can’t wait for the second quest at Warriors Academy. This was a great time for me to realise that if stepping out of my comfort zone was one of the funest experiences I've done with my life. I have learned so much about myself and that i really can do it if i set my mind to it! I would definitely recommend this to people who want to step out of their comfort zones and experience more outdoors and push themselves to strive more!

What was your funniest moment?
My funniest moment was when i was walking into every spiderweb when we did the three day hike in the Kruger National Park!
Pros
  • Stepping out of my comfort zone
  • Showing up and not giving up
  • Working on myself mentally and physically
Callum
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My favourite experience in Quest 1

My favourite experience at Warriors had to be the 8 Day hiking and rafting trip! My favourite was the hiking because of the views me and my team got to see and the rafting was the adrenaline but not up there with the hiking! The whole Quest was incredible and stunning everything single thing but those two stood out the most to me but everyone has their own opinions on the activities, mine were just the hiking and rafting but overall every single activity was awesome and will forever be in my mind and never forgotten!!