Program Reviews

My daughter thoroughly enjoyed this programme and learnt more than we could have hoped!! She came back with a whole lot of confidence and hope for her future. The friendships she made throughout the quests are friendships that will last a lifetime. Warriors is a wonderful place, full of wonderful people, and great learning oppurtunities. It is a safe environment where young adults get to expand their knowledge both about the outside world and about themselves, and how to negotiate life's challenges.

Most amazing program! All three of my children have done at least one of the Quests, one of them intent on doing all four.
Personal growth has been astounding for all three. They learn so much about themselves and the world, especially how to connect again on a non-electronic level. Their sense of self worth has grown in leap and bounds.
Make no mistake it is tough on many levels, but the Warrior staff approach and support makes them pull through. I truly believe it makes them find their true vocation and purpose in life.
Initially the fees seemed a bit daunting for South Africans, but it is more than a worthwhile investment in any young adults future.
Safety is of paramount importance to the supervisors and at no stage was I concerned about them. Rowena as director is always a whattapp away and has gone out of her way to accommodate any requests.
My children have made what I believe are lifelong friendships and view the Warriors team as a second family.
Have no hesitation in recommending this program to all young adults.

The Warriors experience is a unique one, especially for young people from urbanised places like Northern Europe. The physical settings of the program are amazing, and the program's trips are challenging in profound and good ways. Our son highlighted his top 3 'wins' from the Warriors program as: 1. development of endurance, resilience and mastery of self; 2. experiencing this development in new and invigorating settings like the hike through Kruger Park, the 500 km bike tour, the amazing scuba diving program at Sodwana Bay, the hikes in the Limpopo hills etc.; and 3. the ability to get out of the technology driven world (social media) and focus on your physical group members as people, on building human relations and challenging yourself within the group. And doing all this without knowing what was coming the next day, put a premium on flexible thinking, collaboration & adaption, and team building.
As parents and family we followed some of this at a distance through the Warriors YouTube, Facebook and Instagram channels, which was a very nice experience and helped us to be part of the development.
A big thank you to the whole Warriors Team, and the participants for a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience!

My daughter did the summer and autumn quest a whole 8 weeks away, they learnt a lot of life skills mentally and physically, it put her in a good space about herself and how to handle people in general. They worked hard and had fun and learnt how to overcome the difficulties they each faced in their own way. She has come back better and stronger than before. Facing your fears in the safety of a group, of wonderful warrior team mates pushing on and pushing through watever stands in your way. Enjoy life and what it has to offer.

The Warriors academy has changed the course of my daughters life. She has grown into an incredibly confident and capable young woman. She knows her own worth, her own mind, and has pushed the boundaries of her strength and courage. There is simply nothing else that can compare to this gap year program. Their motto is “for the adventure of being alive” which says it all. The unique experiences, the deeply invested staff and instructors, and the unstoppable energy of the Warriors is just amazing. Highly highly recommended, especially to more American students. It’s a long way away, but so worth it.

My daughter, Isabel went to the Summer and Autumn Warriors program. We could not imagine the enrichment that Warriors brought to her and also to us as family. For we were astounded by how the program developed skills and experiences and friendships. Walking in the KrugerPark, learning to scuba dive, doing magnificent hikes and cycling an impressive distance. And also the skills of first aid, public speaking, nutrition and team work, while also performing goodwill work for a local charity. Throughout this time the Warriors had the opportunity to reflect, learn and develop life long friendships.

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.

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!

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.

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!!!