Location
  • South Africa
Length
4 - 52 weeks

Program Details

Activities
Animal Viewing Boating Bungee Jumping Camping Canoeing Canyoning City Exploring Cliff Jumping Cycling Dancing Hiking Horseback Riding Kayaking Mountain Biking Mountain Climbing Rafting Remote Exploring Rock Climbing Safari Sailing Scuba Diving Sightseeing Sky Diving Snorkeling Swimming Trekking Wine Tasting Yoga
Timeframe
Fall Spring Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Cabin Hostel Rondavel Tent
Primary Language
English
Age Min.
17
Age Max
25

Pricing

Starting Price
6200
Price Details
Cost includes:
Accommodation
Food
Activities
Courses
Professional coaching services
Travelling
Training materials
Registrations and equipment as per activities

Excludes:
Laundry services
Personal pocket money
Personal gear such as bicycle, camping gear, hiking gear and tents (Can be rented from Rene)
Activities outside of prospectus
Medical emergencies
Transport to and from Warriors Academy at the start and finish of each Quest (Transport can be arranged on request)
Emergency transportation to doctors or other related services
Medical and Travel Insurance (US students it is pre-requisite to get travel and medical insurance from iNext, to be added to your account)
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Some Activities Some Equipment Meals Park Fees Some Park Fees Tour Guide Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa
May 04, 2023
Aug 17, 2023
58 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Are you looking for an adventure Gap Year in South Africa? Then look no further than the Warriors Academy. Our internationally accredited gap year program is the perfect combination of travel, fun, adventure and self-development.
You can expect to have new and exhilarating experiences while meeting people from around the world. During this year, you will be mentally and physically pushed out of your comfort zones. You will be supported, guided and tick off an array of bucket list items while learning more about yourself and your potential.
Our Gap Year program is structured to include four 7-week Quests. Each Quest has its own set of adventure activities, soft skill workshops and personal mentoring sessions.
You are able to do any number of quests or all four as part of our full Gap Year program!

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Program Highlights

  • Warriors Academy is accredited by the International Gap Year Association
  • Warriors Academy provides a comprehensive variety of training, activities, experiences and travel
  • Our program is highly structured with a focus on personal growth and development
  • We have highly qualified, trained and experienced facilitators
  • Warriors Academy is international and multicultural

Program Reviews

4.89 Rating
based on 256 reviews
  • 5 rating 88.67%
  • 4 rating 11.33%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Housing 4.65
  • Support 4.95
  • Fun 4.95
  • Value 4.9
  • Safety 4.85
  • Program Selection 4.7
  • Pre-departure Help 5
  • In-program Support 5
  • Impact on Student 5
  • Value 5
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Olivia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Once in a life time experience adventuring in SA

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 !

Pros
  • Amazing leadership team
  • Varied programme
  • Amazing location
Cons
  • Missed out on some activities that were listed
23 people found this review helpful.
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Dhiyaar
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Warriors Academy

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!

Pros
  • The people
  • The environment
  • The co-ordination
Cons
  • None
  • None
  • None
27 people found this review helpful.
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Molly
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Incredible

This was an absolutely fantastic experience and full of so many opportunities. It has been life changing, I now do things that I wouldn't have even tried before. I have become an active participant in my own life. Warriors Academy has showed me my strengths and weaknesses, and provided an environment for me to thrive. Through the guidance of the team and the challenging activities I have grown as an individual, it is the perfect environment for self-development, and a wonderful opportunity to explore more of the world!

Pros
  • Wide range of activities and workshops
  • Incredible location and trips
  • Great food
28 people found this review helpful.
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Miné
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Warriors Academy

Warriors is the best experience you can ever put yourself through, you grow emotionally and physically, you learn a lot about yourself and in life. I would highly recommend Warrios to anyone. Warriors taught me that true happiness is a direct result of a grateful heart , taking the chances are worth it and at the end of the day you only get one life so live it as if tomorrow is your last day. Warriors gave me the confidence to say that i am enough , and everyone needs a strong mindset in the world we live in today, and Warriors definitely gives you that strength.

Pros
  • Emotional growth
  • Strong
  • Independent
Cons
  • None
  • None
  • None
31 people found this review helpful.
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Scott
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Adventurous gap year program

I have done the summer quest and really enjoyed it. At Warriors I had to push myself both mentally and physically.
The activities were fun, but they could have been more challenging every now and then.
The positivity in any situation is one of the most important lessons i’ve learnt, and something I still think about every day.
You never know what you're doing the next day which is exciting and often a nice surprise. If you like adventure, nature and/or sports and want to improve yourself in any way, than Warriors offers a great gap year!

Pros
  • No phones
  • Positivity
  • Self development
Cons
  • Food
  • Beforehand to little information
48 people found this review helpful.
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Saskia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Journey

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.

Pros
  • Diversity of people
  • Support and inspiration from the facilitators
  • Appreciation towards nature
Cons
  • Drama and Gossip
  • Reactions
64 people found this review helpful.
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Emily
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The time off your live

Do you want have a aventuur a the time of your live and step out of your conference zone than warriors is the place to be to get to now your self and make friends for live the staff en the people are amazing you get good food and feel like a family, you get to do fun activities what your really never had than before you leer everyday something new about your self and the people that are around you it’s a safe place for you to grow and to make mistakes en leer from them and to move forward in live

Pros
  • Friends
  • Family
  • Activiteiten
60 people found this review helpful.
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Matthew
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Autumn Quest 2023

The Programm was AMAZING!!!! I’m only seven weeks they managed to help me to get entire new mindset, show me a lot of opportunities and experience some of the best things I ever did and probably will do in my life!!! I can only recommend the program to everyone. It does not matter if you are into adventure or not, the profit you get it worth it. And getting out of your comfort zone can be exciting and awesome at times,
Trust me. Take the risk or loose the chance
Warriors provides a awesome service from booking till the program itself. I never felt alone or unsave There is always someone to talk to or someone who watches you. Yes,
You have ti stick to rules and it’s not a teenage-party-trip but I promise it’s at least (!) as much fun !!!!!

Pros
  • Fun
  • The facilitators
  • The rooms & facilities
Cons
  • Donkey
  • Nothing
  • Nothing
59 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers

Yes, it is. Application for all the various programs is open for 2022

average age between 17 and 23. We've had the exceptions

No need to be super fit. We start of with basic exercise and build each participants fitness