Warriors Academy
Why choose Warriors Academy?
The Warriors Academy, founded in 2004 by Rudi and Rene Viljoen, is located in South Africa's picturesque Magoebaskloof mountains. Originally designed as a gap year program for students unsure of their next steps after school, it has evolved to empower young individuals with life skills and emotional intelligence to conquer life's challenges. Adventure is a crucial component of the program, pus...
The Warriors Academy, founded in 2004 by Rudi and Rene Viljoen, is located in South Africa's picturesque Magoebaskloof mountains. Originally designed as a gap year program for students unsure of their next steps after school, it has evolved to empower young individuals with life skills and emotional intelligence to conquer life's challenges. Adventure is a crucial component of the program, pushing students out of their comfort zones and creating positive thought patterns. Accredited by the International Gap Year Association, the academy offers international exposure and multicultural experiences, shaping students into global citizens. Led by internationally renowned life coach Rudi Viljoen, the Warriors Academy provides a transformative journey of self-discovery and lifelong friendship...
Warriors Academy Reviews
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It was life changing
March 29, 2025by: Sarah Handley - South AfricaProgram: Warriors Gap Year ExperiencesWhen I arrived at warriors academy I had so many goals I wanted to achieve and warriors academy helped me achieve all of them but not only did I achieve every single one of my goals, warriors made achieve things I never knew I was capable of doing. Warriors academy has changed me for the better.
Best gap year program!
March 26, 2025by: Eric Coetzee - South AfricaProgram: Warriors Gap Year ExperiencesWarriors helped me grow personally by forcing me to step out of my comfort zone. It also helped me to have a more positive outlook on life while making life-long friendships along the way. It was one of the best experiences I ever had.
Truly Amazing!!!
March 26, 2025by: Romeijn Bakker - NetherlandsProgram: Warriors Gap Year ExperiencesSummer quest was absolutely amazing. The balance between fun adventures and personal growth was very good. The places we went were very cool and i really enjoyed the trips we’ve made. I also made some good friends whom i spent the entire quest with.
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Interviews
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Carla De Araujo
Interviewed in 2023
Carla has worked with the Warriors Academy for the past four years managing their social media channels and creating all their content development.
Carla De Araujo
Interviewed in 2023
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I love what they stand for and how they help young adults find direction through adventure and personal development workshops. Watching a student at the beginning of their quest or gap year and seeing how much growth they have experienced is so rewarding. We often sit at graduation with tears in our eyes, marveling at the students and how far they have come.
Rowena Viljoen
Interviewed in 2023
Rowena Viljoen has been part of an extraordinary team since 2007. She is the Warriors Academy Program Director. She makes it her mission to ensure tha...
Rowena Viljoen
Interviewed in 2023
What inspired you to travel abroad?
Warriors was started when I was at university by my mom and dad. Adventure and growth have always been part of our upbringing and a way of life for our family. It was a no-brainer to want to get through my studies to join my epic family on this adventure. My brother and I joined the team (mom and dad) in 2007 and haven't looked back since.
Brad Askew
Interviewed in 2023
Brad is an Outdoor Adventure Facilitator with over half a decade of experience. He is dedicated to self-development and self-mastery through extreme o...
Brad Askew
Interviewed in 2023
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I have always had a love for the outdoors and was brought up in a very active family so it was inevitable. What led me to work at Warriors was participating in its gap year and MAI courses where I experienced the most incredible world of support and an environment pushing me to better myself while being in the most beautiful places in South Africa. This made me realize what I wanted to do with my passion for the outdoors.
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