Program Reviews

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

One of the best decisions I made was joining this Program for the full year, when I first arrived I was a little lost and not sure what to do and where to go, bit I was welcomed in as family, and my Growth started, I had really amazing facilitators.
That were able to guide and help me grow and better myself, they tought me that I was able to do things I never thought I'd be able to do and that I could do what ever i put my mind to, their activity they have planned out and the things we do each have their own unique growth experience.

I remeber forming bonds with the group of friends that become family sitting on the Cabin Decks in the Magboskloof Mountain range under the stars in the forests. This will always be one of my fondest memories from the amazing year I had.

So From my side,
Every one I had met and to the wonderful Family (Staff) at warriors I thank you.

Not only was this program an absolute life changer but was incredibly fun and spontaneous. From soaring in the skys to swimming at the bottom of the ocean to climbing every mountain on the horizon you will be encouraged to find your true self and be the better you that you have always dreamed of being.

Definitely would recommend this gap year program to anyone keen for an adventure and a little bit of adrenaline or even searching for a refreshing new view on life. It is a great opportunity to experience life to the fullest and live with no regrets. If your looking to tranform and feel alive this is definitely the place to be. Go out and begin forming lifelong friendships with all the people around you.
Great place! Great program! Great people!

Warriors Acadamy changed my life.
Before I came to warriors I practically spend two years in my bed, watching netflix, movies, youtube, you name it. I skipped school regularly and did nothing with my life even though I had the potential to do great things. I had zero motivation to get up out of my bed and out into the world. Then my parents send me to Warriors, because they knew I needed something to get inspired to make something of my passive life.
Now, after countless life changing, amazing experiences I'm back home and landed a job in the best hotel in The Hague. That's all thanks to the physical and mental challenges Warriors gave me. Warriors made me realize what my passion in life is.

I know that everyone that attends Warriors will walk away with similar feelings. I know that everyone that attends Warriors will look back at Warriors with disbelief about how amazing their time was in Magoebaskloof. This is because of the personal growth you will experience, the new family you will make during this gap year and how much of the things you saw and experienced there will help you in your future, where ever that future may be.

Warriors Acadamy helps you realize how to win in life and I believe that to be the ultimate goal in life. How do I win, with everything I do? You may not yet realize it, but you already have the answers to that question. Warriors helps you unlock the answers. The answers that upgrade your life from bad to good, from good to great and from great to perfect.

This is a place where you never stop. The experiences you have from all the crazy activities you do will be stories to tell for the rest of your life. I honestly never new you could fit so much into a single year but in the end it's some majic planning by the great facilitators that makes it all possible. There ups and downs on the way but that's the point of doing these things. The traveling is a big part of its and you get to experience so much of the beautiful South African landscape, everything from forests to desert and snow to savana. Go hiking, rafting, mountain biking, running, sailing, spelunking and everything in between. Conquer the heights of a plane with skydiving and the depths of the ocean with scuba diving. Awesome place, awesome people, awesome activities and most importantly, awesome memories. Thanks Warriors for the great memories.

My daughter Zoë attended the Warriors Schools Programme. She suffers with anxiety and is unsure in new surroundings and situations. This programme was chosen in the hope that she would be able to face and overcome some of her fears during the week.

In her own words to us when she came home "Warriors was hands down one of the best things I have ever done and I think it's fair to say that many lessons were learnt whilst I was away. Thank you for always supporting me when I am doing things outside my comfort zone. I am extraordinarily lucky to have been given this opportunity."

During the week the kids were tested in all kinds of ways but always with amazing staff supporting them. An incredible program which helps the kids grow in many ways.

The warriors trip was by far one of the best weeks of my life, I saw so much in one week and every day I did a new thing that I had never done before. I would highly recommend it to anyone even considering going on Warriors, as it was truly the best thing I have ever done. I met new people and become strong friends through all the activities and I wish it was longer, I was not ready to leave at the end of the week !! I overcame fears like skydiving and felt so relaxed and safe through the whole process that I wanted to go again and again as I enjoyed it so much, similar to doing bridge swing activities and also abseiling. I saw so many new parts of the world and it really opened my eyes. A trip I will never ever ever forget!

My daughter Olivia had the most incredible time with Warriors, thank you so much. She struggled to say what particular thing she loved most because she did so much and loved it all. On balance she decided that it was the skydiving but it was obviously an action packed week. Other highlights were the big swing, the wildlife including Jessica the hippopotamus, the water slide, the trekking, the cooking and the visit to the orphanage. The days were full of activities making it the most memorable of trips.
Thank you to all at Warriors for making it a brilliant trip. She returned home for some much needed rest.

One of the best experiences I've ever had. I would recommend everyone to take the opportunity to find out more and join the family.
The program allowed me to understand who i am am and to live life to the fullest.
utilising my full potential and knowing my value.
The people i met were incredible and life long friends. It's been an amaizng experinng and I will definetly make sure my kis get to experience the freedom to be alive!
The self development I developed and the self esteem is something noone can ever take away from me.

I would recommend anyone and everyone to sign up and to explore their greatness while traveling around africa. This is the best gap year program in the world and I was fortunate enough to be one of the students to experience it!