The 7 month Quest Africa core course  takes young men and transforms them into independent, resilient and resourceful young men.

Quest Students at Victoria FallsIt is a comprehensive life-skills program involving acumen development in 5 skills areas – physical training and adventure sports, natural acumen, technical acumen, business acumen and social skills.

The participants are challenged physically, mentally and psychologically to develop character and attitude. The course involves a system of hands-on experiential learning, whereby participants develop confidence in their ability to overcome obstacles and take on new challenges.

The course is enjoyable and exciting but also challenging. Young man with a sense of adventure and wanting to find an exciting purpose in their lives will thrive on this programme.

Natural acumen

Courses within the natural acumen module are specifically focused on teaching students the fundamentals of fauna & flora, game farming and animal husbandry as well as building towards a Hunters and Guides learners license.

Adventure, eco-tourism, health & fitness acumen

The adventure, eco-tourism and health & fitness module is an essential part of the course. It ensures that students all build up to and maintain a basic level of fitness, essential for physical well-being of students, while also helping them develop the mental toughness to conquer their fears.

Technical acumen

Courses with a technical focus include mechanics, welding, construction, architecture & design, plumbing, and electrics. Course modules are focused on providing students with practical skills that are immediately tested and applied in real-life scenarios.

Business acumen

"Courses within the business module are designed to give students a tool-box
of skills they can use later in life when they are either running their own
businesses or working in an organisation.

Social acumen

Courses in the Social Skills module range from public speaking, adjudication, and speech writing to hospitality, catering, entertainment and other projects. Specific courses: