Program Reviews

At first I was a little hesitant over the program because I wasn't sure if it was something I wanted to do, but when I got there and met everyone and got into the rhythm of how things go. It was something i'll never take back. I was a shy kid all my life, but when I was at warriors that all changed. The experience you get and the people you meet is truly life changing. Some of the best times of my life were spent at the warriors and i'll never forget it ! I am very mad at myself for not completing all the quests , it is something i'll be sorry for, for a very long time, but everything I learned and gained from the time I was there, i will cherish it every single day of my life , something anybody would love to do and experience . A 10/10 would recommend!

Beautiful, thrilling, challenging and fun. I started program because I was going through a lot in my life and needed a change, I needed a new breath of life and something to challenge myself and I found it at warriors. It started out difficult by pulling me out of my comfort zone which I believe held me back from achieving many things including my self worth and ambition with life. With the love, support and understanding of the program I ended up having the best time of my life. The best people.

As a warrior, I can not express enough how incredible this program is, not only for the most thrilling, comfort zone testing & breathtaking adventures but also for the instantaneous chosen family you will get to meet from around the world. Warriors will become your home away from home and will always keep a piece of your heart no matter the years that pass. It is a game changer and the best choice you could make for an adventure of a lifetime. You could not go wrong! For the adventure of being alive.

My daughter age 17 was offered an opportunity to join the December 2019 WAT program . The organizational and operations of the program was done with speed of execution for a 5 day warrior tour program. This was absolutely amazing and would recommend Warriors Academy to parents for teens between 15 and 18 years old. This is a building block using tools of nature to create great future leaders and see it as an opportunity to compliment mentorship with other careers.

Dimeeraa had an amazing experience and definitely has redefined her vision for the future. Most rewarding was that she redefined her definition of FEAR. I am really proud of her under the mentorship of Ruan Viljoen and believe this is a building block for a future leader whilst she pursues to live on the edge of achieving her dreams and purposely contributing to the community that she will future be engaging with .

Thank you for the Warrior Team who guided her on this tour!

After finishing a year at Warriors I had a great hunger for life and lot of determination for the next steps I was going to take. I experienced a lot of personal growth, especially in self confidence. Warriors didn’t force me to change, it simply gave me the opportunity to expand my horizons and make of it what I wanted. Warriors is not all serious, it is an immensely fun program that challenges you to step out of your comfort zone as often as you dare, push your limits and go beyond what you know about yourself.

My experience at warriors was very good me physically Mentally and emotionally. It’s help me too get out of my shell and become a better version of myself. It’s has help me for my future success. But it was a much too handle in the start but with the awesome and amazing guidance that I received from the warriors family made my transition very very easy. I learnt new things and I learnt a different tale on life. Row and Coutney helped me a lot and we became a much better family by the end of the year.

Had a wonderfull experience at Warriors, I did the summer quest, which was 7 weeks. We did many activities like: 3-day hike in the woods, 10-day cycle trough mighty landscapes, group talks, etc. which aims to develope indivuals mentally and physically. Trough all of this I made good friends and have learned alot and I would recommend it to every young person. The group is lead by Rowena with the aid of the multiple activity instructors, it's expected from the group to follow the rules, otherwise there will be serious concequenses, were everyone should pay for. Group mentallity is something that is very important at the Warriors.

I couldn't recommend a better gap year program than Warriors Academy..with all the adventure and adrenaline packed activities that you'll do through out the year is the best fun I've ever had..when you first start there your curious about the other people but you soon become so close that they all become like a second family to you..I was in a bit of a rut before I started at Warriors Academy but with all the support, encouragement and guidance that all the awesome facilitators give I was able to climb out that rut and Lear so much about myself and everything around me..

If your looking for a gap year program Warriors Academy is the place for you.

Warriors was honestly one of the most amazing years of my life. The program helps you grow as a person and experience so many new things. It pushes you out of your comfort zones and challenges you physically, mentally and emotionally. You form the most incredible relationships with your fellow warriors and by the end, you are family. The facilitators are absolutely amazing and are always there for you, to give you advice and just be there for you when you need to talk. I would highly recommend doing it if you are unsure of what you next step is, or just looking for one big adventure.

I was 17 years old when I went on Warriors and it was one of the most important years of my life. I learnt several lessons, particularly with respect to the importance of qualities such as determination, resilience, teamwork and discipline. These lessons have been helpful ever since, and I still regularly apply the tools I learnt on Warriors. I also got the opportunity to make several new friends from various parts of the world while travelling around the remarkable country that is South Africa. Due to Warriors, I have at a young age visited each province of South Africa, something I would not otherwise have done.

I particularly recommend Warriors to the 17-25 year old age group and prospective Warriors should be prepared for an experience which is challenging and rewarding in equal measures.