Top Selected Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2020)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $170 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
The BEST safari tour guide!
We chose Tanzania and Top Selected Tour for our honeymoon, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. The experience could not have been more unforgettable, especially because we had Jackson as our safari tour guide. We visited Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara.
There are many good things about Jackson and reasons to visit Safari with Top Selected Tours:
1) Jackson is never tired to bring you around.
He always encouraged us to make the most of our time, no matter how early it was in the morning or how many hours we had already spent outside. Every time we were ready, he was ready too, full of energy and excitement. What stood out most was that he didn’t just “take us around”, he made thoughtful suggestions on where to go and when, so that we had the best chance to see animals in their natural setting. You could feel that he truly enjoyed sharing his knowledge and passion, and that made us feel even more comfortable and inspired to explore.
2) You get to see wild animals very close.
I have to admit, I was not originally a huge fan of animals. But this trip changed me completely. Jackson knew exactly how to position us safely while still giving us a thrilling, close-up view of lions, elephants, giraffes, and so many others. It felt like stepping into a real-life documentary, with the kind of awe you can never feel through a screen. Seeing these animals in their natural habitat, behaving as they would without disturbance, was breathtaking. I truly fell in love with safari after this visit, and I now understand why so many people call it a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
3) Jackson’s knowledge and thoughtful explanations
He was not just a driver taking us around, but a true storyteller of the safari. Jackson shared fascinating details about the animals’ behaviors, their habitats, and even the smaller things like birds that we might have otherwise overlooked. Because of his explanations, it wasn’t just about seeing, it was about understanding. Every moment felt richer and more meaningful, turning the trip into an experience we could deeply connect with.
Once again, we want to sincerely thank Jackson for making our honeymoon safari such an unforgettable experience. His passion, energy, and kindness turned this trip into something far beyond what we imagined, it truly became the highlight of our journey and a memory we will cherish forever.
BR
Email MARIA | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful
I had an amazing safari experience! The company provided excellent support from start to finish, making everything easy and stress-free. Our guide, John, was outstanding — knowledgeable, friendly, and truly passionate about the wildlife and the park. He made every moment special and ensured we had unforgettable sightings. I highly recommend this safari company for anyone looking for an incredible adventure!
KR
Email Andrew Seongsoo Han | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Passionate safari specialists who love animals!
An Absolutely Perfect Tour—I Honestly Cannot Recommend It Highly Enough!
While there are countless things I could mention, here are the three aspects of this trip that impressed me the most:
1. A Master of the Safari Game Drive
Our guide is an absolute expert when it comes to the game drives. They navigated every route perfectly without using any navigation tools. It was astonishing—until I realized they have nearly 20 years of guiding experience! They know the trails of 3the National Parks, which are bigger than some entire cities, like the back of their hand. This deep knowledge made our tour seamless. It was also incredible how they knew exactly where to go to find specific animals.
2. An Expert, Animal-Loving, and Friendly Guide
Beyond their expertise, our guide is a true professional and genuinely kind. Despite several difficult challenges, they always accommodated our schedule and never lost their smile. Their positive energy kept our trip enjoyable at all times. We became very good friends with Jackson (the guide) and promised to visit again!
3. Excellent Value for Money
The value we received was outstanding. We wanted a private tour and compared several agencies. Not only were the accommodations offered by this company of higher quality, but the price was also lower. I’m not sure how they managed it, but we got an amazing tour at a great price. I truly recommend them!
I can confidently say that this company surpassed all others we compared them with in every single aspect. Choosing Tanzania for our honeymoon was the best decision, and I'm thrilled that this guide made our experience absolutely perfect!
DE
Email Jonas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful, professionell Tour with great people
The tour was very professionally planned and executed. We were extremely satisfied throughout. Jackson took excellent care of us beforehand, and John was an exceptionally good guide who accompanied us brilliantly, was able to show and explain a lot, and led us safely through the difficult terrain on the safari. All in all, highly recommended!
DE
Email Moritz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari Experience with Jackson – Highly Recommended!
Our safari in Tanzania with Jackson as our guide was nothing short of extraordinary. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and Jackson went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience.
Jackson is an incredible guide who took the time to listen to all our wishes and made sure every detail was exactly how we wanted it. Unlike other safaris where only water is offered, he even had Coke Zero ready for us—a small touch that made the experience feel personalized and special.
We visited the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti, and Tarangire National Park, and the experience exceeded all our expectations. We saw an incredible number of lions, the Big Five, and even had extended tours beyond what was originally planned. Jackson truly gave his all to make sure we had the most memorable experience possible.
Our accommodations were perfect thanks to Jackson’s flexibility—he found exactly what we wanted, and they all matched wonderfully with the trip. The meals he provided were fresh, delicious, and absolutely exceptional every time.
Jackson’s personality made the trip even more enjoyable. Long drives were never uncomfortable—there was never awkward silence, but also no pressure to chat. He was considerate, interesting, and a fantastic conversationalist.
Thanks to Jackson, we created amazing memories in Tanzania that will stay with us forever. He genuinely went the extra mile to make this safari remarkable. We cannot recommend him highly enough—if you want the ultimate Tanzanian safari experience, Jackson is the guide to choose.
Thank you so much, Jackson!
GR
Email Effie Salata | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our 6 days – 5 nights safari in Tanzania was truly the trip of a lifetime!
From the very first moment, everything was so well organized and we felt completely taken care of.
A huge part of our incredible experience was thanks to our guide and driver, John. He was one of a kind — knowledgeable, kind, patient, and always making sure we were safe and comfortable. What impressed us most was how he helped us “read” into the savannah: with his sharp eyes and years of experience, he made sure we never missed a moment. He always positioned us at the best spot to observe the animals and created opportunities we were wishing for. By the end of the trip, we felt almost like family with him.
The absolute highlight of our journey was witnessing the Great Migration crossing the Mara River — something we still cannot believe we were lucky enough to see! It was simply breathtaking.
We also want to thank Adabert for his excellent communication and planning. Every detail was handled so smoothly, and the accommodation choices were just perfect — comfortable, authentic, and always enhancing the feeling of adventure. To top it all off, the meals were consistently delicious, adding another layer of enjoyment to our days.
We came back home with unforgettable memories and a deep appreciation for the beauty of Tanzania and its wildlife. We would recommend this tour operator without hesitation to anyone dreaming of an authentic safari experience.
IL
Email Moshe | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We just an amazing tour to the herds migration in north Serengeti, central Serengeti and Ngurungu crater, with Top Selected Tours.
The tour was organised in very short time, by Jackson and his team. It was very well organised, to fit our exact wishes.
Jackson was very responsive to our preferred iterinrary.
The main guide and driver - Domi - was wonderful . He was very friendly, and made his best to follow our requests.
The accommodations suited our expectations.
To conclude, we highly recommend this company.
Email Lukas | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledge and experience making an unforgettable East African extravaganza
We had a fantastic trouble free trip to Uganda, Rwanda, Zanzibar and Tanzania. Our guide and tour director Jackson was an incredible wealth of knowledge as one of the most experienced guides in Tanzania and had an uncanny ability to identify the best places to go-the Great Migration was a humbling and unforgettable highlight.
Email Heather | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic and experienced tour guide and travel director
Jackson Kitesho from Top Selected Tours was our African tour director and personal guide for our 6 day safari across Northern & Central Serengeti, Lake Tarangire, Ngorogoro crater and Lake Munyara, Tanzania. He was fantastic with an incredible knowledge and engaging stories of local and tribal cultures, landscapes and animals. His English was excellent. He was very experienced and clearly respected by other guides. We were able to see the river crossing of the Great Migration which was one of the many highlights. Across the safaris, Jackson was able to spot animals from far away and get us up close. We felt very safe & confident with his driving. He washed his car daily so it was always a delight to start each day on safari.
Jackson organized our whole African itinerary (20 days in different countries), gave advice about what we might like to do, organized great accommodations and connected us with great local tour guides/ companies in other countries. He was very quickly responsive to my hundreds of questions on WhatsApp and gave advice as to what we needed to pack and visas. The whole trip was very reasonably priced compared to other quotes we had. You couldn’t find any better and I highly recommend him and his business.
Email JH | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful Serengeti experience
This was my 4th safari experience after Botswana, Namibia and Kenya, but my 5 days with TST witnessing the Great Migration was the best to date! My partner and I were very lucky to be paired with Jackson who proved to be an excellent guide. He had a strong network, spoke perfect English and had the eyes of a hawk - spotting a variety of animals seemingly invisible to the untrained human eye! The accommodation and meal options were great - I would definitely recommend TST to anyone looking to experience the Serengeti in all her majestic beauty.