Program Reviews

Warriors Academy had changed me in more ways than I can think of. I matured like I have never before. It had thaught me to not always stress about the little things; to look at the bigger picture. Besides that I gained a lot more respect for other people. I learned to trust in myself and to stand up for myself. We travelled all of South Africa, we hiked, we rafted and we even skydived. I would recommend anyone to please, should you have the time and money, give the gap year program SA a go. It’ll do you so much good.

Menno van Mechelen

My experience here at warriors was fantastic. Everyday was an opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and explore yourself and new adventures. The program teaches you so many lessons as well such as respect, responsibility, compassion and hard work. For those who love being outdoors this is the place for you and if you don’t then I would highly suggest you give it a try because the facility is there to support you in anyway they can. However you might be thinking this sounds like maybe too much physical activity but rest assured there are plenty of down time and time to yourself. I love it here and would 100 percent recommend it to others

Warriors was an incredible experience for me. I came to realize that every single day has the potential to be filled with adventure, growth and purpose. A few days here felt like weeks have passed. Simply because we made something out of every day. We were constantly busy and up for new adventures. As a group we grow with every experience. We support, encourage and love each other like a big family.

Integrity, teamwork, responsibility, positive attitude as well as respect are core values which we learn to implement in our lives. I was inspired in so many different ways and recommend this program to anyone who is willing to stretch their comfort zone into new dimensions.

This quest were the best 7 weeks of my life, and I never going to forget this amazing experience!! We did al the cool stuff you can do in life, like bungjee jumping, skydiven, kloofing and rafing! And al the people you met are absolutere incredible. Basecamp is the best Place ever. Already after 1 week its going to feel like home. Al the MAI’s and facilitators are incredible and sooo funny. They help you with everything and theyre always there when you need them

I really loved my time at warriors. I got a chance to face my fear of heights and conquer it through bungee jumping and skydiving! The staff are very supportive and really want what’s best for you. I would definitely recommend this program for anyone who loves having adventures in the outdoors. There is also an element of traveling that I found really appealing this quest. We went on a three week Cape Town trip exploring local malls and even hiking up table mountain. The view was absolutely beautiful!

It was a beautiful experience. Mentaly and physcially it changed me in a good way. Loved the people here and the activeties. You overcome your fears with the creazy thinks you do hear. the guidance here was great and they help you through everything if you don't succeed. they push you until you can no longer do what is a good thing. It feels like you have become a family here with the people here. you become super close with everyone and it feels like you have known everyone for years I loved this.

During the quest at warriors I had the best time, learning many new skills and techniques which help me develop myself. Meeting new people and being accepted into the warriors family, everyone is super friendly and kind. Overall it was a amazing experience and I would love to do it again. I suggest this program to anyone who enjoys learning new skills and techniques along with people who enjoy out door activities, I personally have only been here for one quest but if I knew about warriors academy before I would have done all 4 of the quests.

This gap year program helps students develop personally and mentally with the helps of workshops and crazy adventure’s! i enjoyed every second of the 4th quest and am excited for next 3 quest! The quest and friends i made were amazing, you make friends for life here. The connection between the warriors, MAI’s and facilitators are so good, they become your family! I will defiantly miss every single person of this quest, luckily for me the future MAI’s will be there next year as well! I can’t wait till next quest!

I signed up to Warriors academy because I wanted to push my mental and physical limits; Warriors gave me numerous opportunities to do this over the course of the 7 weeks I was there, and provided incredible support and guidance throughout.
The values Warriors promotes are gratitude, integrity, collaboration and compassion, and I truly felt that everyone involved pushed themselves to demonstrate these every single day. This created an incredible team, with everyone encouraging and celebrating each other.
Both the facilitators, and all the MAIs were absolutely incredible; they were super encouraging and supportive, and attentive to anything we made need help with (whether it was emotional support, or fixing bikes, carrying heavy bags etc). Most importantly, they all had incredible positive attitudes towards everything, which hugely uplifted the entire team, and generally created an atmosphere of energy and enthusiasm.
The other Warriors were also hugely welcoming and generous, and made a massive effort to welcome the newbies.
This quickly made the team feel like a family, and the love and support I received from everyone quickly made me feel like a valued part of that.

Overall, Warriors provided an incredible, varied programme packed with adventure, new experiences, and huge opportunity for personal development. It’s hard to just stay for one quest, as you’ll undoubtedly want to join for the rest !

I had the most incredible experience with Warriors Academy! From the moment I signed up, I was blown away by the organization and attention to detail. The variety of activities they offered catered to every adventurer's dream – from thrilling mountain hikes to heart-pounding cycles. The knowledgeable guides (MAI's and Facilitators) were not only experts in their fields but also fantastic companions, ensuring both safety and fun. The program's commitment to sustainable travel practices impressed me, showing a genuine concern for the environment. The accommodations were comfortable, and the food was delicious and locally sourced. I couldn't have asked for a better way to challenge myself, meet like-minded explorers, and create memories that will last a lifetime. This adventure program deserves a solid five stars for exceeding all my expectations!