Win-Win:We rise together
Attitude: Positivity is a choice
Respect: For self, others, and nature
Responsibility: Own your journey
Integrity: Walk your truth
Opportunity: Every moment counts
Adventure Meets Purpose
Overview
Qualifications
Program
The Warriors Multi-Activity Adventure Instructor (MAI) program has been designed to provide those seeking adventure tourism careers with the skills needed to excel in this dynamic industry. We bridge the gap between the skills, knowledge, and work experience required to succeed within the travel and adventure industry.
- Internationally Accredited Certification: Mountain Development Trust (MDT):
- SAMDT Walking Group Leader Award (WGLA)
- Abseil Supervisor Award (ASA)
- Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI)
- South African Qualifications:
- Generic Adventure Site Guide
- Advanced Facilitation and Presentation Course
- Qualification for Scuba
- Qualification for Rafting
The MAI program is a two-year program. The first year requires students to complete the Warriors Academy Gap Year program. This provides exposure to various adventure activities and often ignites a passion for adventure and a career within this field. The students are then invited to join the MAI program, which begins straight after the final Quest.
MAI Program Benefits
Professional Adventure Instructor Certification
Real-World Leadership Experience
Master Essential Outdoor Skills
Boost Employability in the Adventure Industry
Personal Growth Through Challenge
Hear From Past MAI Warriors
When I arrived at Warriors Academy, I had so many goals I wanted to achieve, but I didn’t know if I was able to achieve them. Not only did I achieve all the goals I had, but I also achieved so much more. Warriors made me push myself and made me grow so much as a person. Their program will help you find yourself and friends who you know will be around for a lifetime. The warriors academy team was so supportive throughout the entire journey and made us feel so safe and helped grow our confidence. Warriors Academy was the best decision I have ever made.

Sarah
19 - FemaleWarriors have been very helpful in developing my personal growth. It challenges you with activities that test your limits to force you to step out of your comfort zone.
The friendships I gained from this experience have been made stronger by doing the activities together.
The MAIs and facilitators have made me feel safe throughout the whole experince. Not only do they make you feel safe, but they also help you gain that confidence to push yourself further and help achieve your personal goals.
Coming to Warriors was the best decision I’ve made to spend a gap year

Eric
19 - MaleI can honestly say I’ve never experienced something like this in my life, from the mentally strengthening workshops and sessions to the amazing expeditions, trips and workshops, this place has shifted my outlook on both myself and life, I’m here for the whole year but have only experienced the first quest so far and I can’t express the excitement I have for what’s to come. I thoroughly believe that everyone should experience this program before venturing out into the open world left to fend for themselves
