Authentic Africa Tours and Safaris (formerly Lion Dog African Safaris) - Okotoks, Alberta

Monica A.

In November 2024, we embarked on a remarkable journey to Africa. Our decision to choose Authentic Africa was strongly influenced by an in-person presentation that provided comprehensive and valuable insights.
From the very beginning Authentic Africa played an instrumental role in supporting us through the planning process and the trip itself. Responsiveness and dedication to addressing our questions and concerns were exceptional.
One of the standout aspects of our experience with Authentic Africa was the trust and reassurance we felt throughout the journey.
We visited five countries and it became evident that the planning and organization were executed with great attention. We were thoroughly impressed by the thoughtful arrangements and the personal care provided by Authentic Africa

Harm M.

From start to finish Andrea did a fantastic job in planning our September 2024 trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar. Our safaris tour guide Mpole was excellent. We learned a lot from his knowledge about the fauna and flora. He took us to spots for excellent views of wildlife. Never will forget the crossings of wilde beasts across the Mara River we saw. The hot-air balloon ride was an incredible experience. If you are planning safaris or tours to Africa I highly recommend you contact Africa Tours and Safaris. H & J, October 2024

Susan T.

Authentic Africa Tours and Safaris planned a trip to Tanzania for our family of 4. Andrea was excellent to deal with from our first communication. Our trip was meticulously planned and the operators in Africa were professional and personable. We saw so many things that we will never forget. Thanks Andrea and team!

Shelley H.

This was the most unbelievable trip we have ever experienced, and we could never have done it without Andrea with Authentic Africa! We told her some of the things we hoped to do, and she built us a trip that completely exceeded our expectations! Everything was planned and taken care of from day one, right until we were dropped at the airport on our last day. She hand picked the most amazing accommodations which let us experience some luxury and relaxation in the most amazing tented camps! She set up a flawless itinerary that had a really great mixture of animals, cultural encounters and views of the amazing and ever changing landscape! She also found us a guide who we connected with instantly and we were able to learn so much from! We would highly recommend Authentic Africa and will definitely use them again for any future African getaways!

Rod M.

Andrea organized and coordinated a fantastic trip for 4 of us to travel to Rwanda to see the Mountain Gorillas and then to Tanzania where we did 9 days of safari in Ngorongoro and the Serengeti, 2 nights in Stone Town, Zanzibar and then finished our trip by going to a beach resort on Pemba Island. We were looked after from the time we arrived in Kigali until our departure out of Dar es Salaam 20 days later. Our guides, accomodations and arranged experiences were excellent. We looked forward to getting up each morning to find out what new adventure we would have that day! It truely was the best vacation/adventure we have ever had. Andrea planned and arranged the whole trip with lots of advice and guidance. She was also available through Whatsapp while we were travelling. We will definately be using her services and Authentic Africa Tours for our next African adventure!

Holly M.

This was a Trip Of A Lifetime! It was beyond what we could have ever expected. Our trip Sept - Oct 2024 was for Uganda and Tanzania! It was all booked and arranged through Authentic Africa! Andrea and the involved companies in Africa were Outstanding! We did not worry about anything. There was always someone waiting for us with a smile and a handshake. Everyone was so kind and helpful. This was the first time we ever used an agency such as this and after visiting Africa have no hesitation in saying this was the way to go. We heard too many stories of imposters out there and being stranded plus there are far too many details to worry about. We had on instance where our tour went longer that it should have - all good but we were going to be late for our boat cruise in the afternoon and it was seamlessly taken care of by our professional guide. All 3 guides that we had were awesome and made our trip better. Thank you! Thank You! Thank you!

Mike P.

Our trip to Tanzania was absolutely amazing! As first time travelers to the African continent we relied on Andrea at Authentic Africa Tours and Safaris to help us plan our trip. She patiently worked through all our preplanning for this great adventure using her expertise to tailor a trip that was uniquely fit to our desires. Prior to leaving for the trip she answered all our questions fully and completely so we felt well prepared for the adventure. Once there she provided a fantastic driver/guide and ground crew that exceeded our expectations through an action packed experience that included cultural, historic and safari experiences. We were thrilled with every single aspect of the trip and the accommodations she planned for us were amazing. We would highly recommend Andrea and Authentic Africa Tours and Safaris to anyone looking to experience Africa.

Mike and Wendy

Sharon H.

We had an excellent experience right from the planning stages complete to the end of our tour. Andrea was great to work with and Efraem, our guide in Africa, was knowledgeable and an amazing driver always getting us to the best viewing spots, plus he made our experience fun.