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
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Email Pieter | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent
Our safari in Tanzania was unforgettable, and much of that was thanks to our incredible tour guide, Jackson. From the start, his deep knowledge of Tanzanian wildlife, national parks, and local culture was evident. Jackson always seemed to know exactly where to go for the best wildlife sightings and explained animal behavior in a clear and engaging way.
He was highly professional, patient, and attentive throughout the trip, making us feel safe and well looked after at all times. Jackson has an exceptional eye for spotting animals—even from far away—and he never rushed us, ensuring we had plenty of time to enjoy and photograph each moment.
What truly set Jackson apart was his passion for safari and his willingness to share insights about conservation and local traditions, which added real depth to the experience. His friendly personality and sense of humor made the journey even more enjoyable.
I would highly recommend Jackson to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania. He is a true expert and went above and beyond to make our experience memorable.
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Email Martha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional Safari Experience in Tanzania with Top Selected Tours
We had an amazing experience with Top Selected Tours. We were assisted by Adabert during the booking, who was very communicative and responsive on WhatsApp, which made planning smooth and stress-free. Our guide, Isaiah, was outstanding: knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about wildlife. Thanks to his expertise, we were able to see all of the Big Five and many other animals. Most impressively, we were often the first to spot them. He made sure we were comfortable during the trip, kept checking on us if we needed anything.
We did have an unexpected issue with the car during heavy rain, but Isaiah went above and beyond to fix it. He literally crawled in the mud, soaking wet, without a single complaint, just to make sure we could continue our safari. Despite the challenge, he ensured we still saw plenty of animals and arrived on time at the camp.
All the accommodations were great, everything worked as expected. We had no issues with breakfast, lunch and dinner as the camps/lodges and the tour had arrange it perfectly, and all of them were tasty.
Highly recommend Top Selected Tours for anyone looking for a well-organized, unforgettable safari adventure in Tanzania!
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Email Alba | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Jackson the Greatest!
Our safari with Jackson was unforgettable. He's a highly experienced guide with a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for nature and wildlife. His expertise and passion for safaris are evident in everything he does. Jackson is also a warm and friendly person, making him a real asset to the group. We highly recommend booking with him!
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Email Albert H | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Top Safari and excellent experience with Top Select
Fantastic experience and excellent guide Jackson showed us everything Ndutu has to offer. Next to the Migration herds, we saw lions, cheetah and Leopards and all with baby’s. Amazing what Jackson is able to find in the bush, high grass and on the planes. Very enthousiastic and full of energy is Jackson. Would recommend this to everone.
Email Rachel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great variety of landscapes and animals
You never know what to expect when booking a tour but Tanzania didn’t disappoint. Bird life was amazing plus of course all the gazelles and antelope and the larger animals. We wont forget seeing so many elephants up close and the Leppard perched perfectly in a tree. Glad we came in December although meant to be wet season it wasn’t as the rain patterns seem to be changing. I won’t come in July and August as it sounds packed and to be honest already feeling a bit uncomfortable with the number of jeeps surrounding the big cats. There seems to be pressure on the tour guides to bag the big five rather than showing and talking about conservation of all the wildlife, but guess the guests are driving this. The accomodation and food (given we at re vegetarian) was great but particularly the Weaver Tents. The highlight was the Serengeti so would recommend two days there and glad we didn’t go to Lake Manyara. Central Serengeti was the most exhilarating. This is a great way as a tourist to show the value and interest in nature just hope the numbers are controlled going forward. Jackson’s team were great and helped us with last minute travel plans.
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Email Abinesh Ravendra | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most knowledgeable, kind, funny, likeable person ever who is super passionate about his work
I’m not someone who usually leaves reviews, but Jackson from Top Selected honestly deserves all the credit in the world. My girlfriend and I spent 8 days on safari with him, plus another excursion he organized for us before the trip, and it ended up being the best travel experience I’ve ever had.
From the moment we met him, it was obvious how experienced he is. He has been guiding for 17 years, and you can see that in the way he notices things long before anyone else does. He took us into parts of the parks that other guides never even attempted. Most vehicles stayed clustered together on the same roads while Jackson confidently drove us through routes that were completely empty. Because of that, we saw wildlife and scenery that nobody else around us got to experience.
What surprised me most was how respected he is within the industry. Other guides stopped their cars just to talk to him or ask him questions, and many mentioned that he had trained them when they first started. You can tell he’s someone everyone looks up to. Even once during a game drive, he saw another tour guide and company had popped his tire and Jackson stopped quickly to help the other tour guide replace his tire.
I also have to mention the food because it was unreal. Every time we looked around at other groups, they were having cold sandwiches, apples and packaged snacks. Meanwhile, we were getting hot meals packed with meat, fresh juices, appetizers and desserts. The chef clearly cares about his cooking and it showed every single day.
Throughout the entire trip, Jackson stayed involved and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying everything. He never rushed us and he always checked in to see if we were happy with the day. He’s knowledgeable, reliable and genuinely easy to be around. He is packed full of information about all the animals whether it’s a lion, cheetah, or elephant or even a small bird or snakes.
If you’re planning a safari, I would recommend Jackson without hesitation. He turned an already exciting trip into something unforgettable.
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Email Kim B. Nguyen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most knowledgeable, kind, and dedicated guide we’ve ever had — truly the best.
If you’re looking for the BEST safari guide in Tanzania, look no further because Jackson from Top Selected is the one. My boyfriend and I did an 8-day safari with him, plus another full-day excursion that he planned for us before the safari even started — and it was truly the best travel experience of our lives.
Jackson has been in the industry for 17 years, and you can feel every bit of that expertise the moment you meet him. He’s unbelievably knowledgeable, patient, and kind. Even other tourists kept coming up to him during game drives and at meals to ask him questions because he simply knows everything — animals, landscapes, migration patterns, you name it. All the other guides know and respect him too. So many of them mentioned that he was the one who trained them, which honestly says it all. He’s your tour guide’s tour guide.
And we have to talk about the food, because it was genuinely one of the best parts of the whole trip. Their chef is so passionate about his craft, and you can taste it in every single bite. While other groups were eating pre-packed sandwiches, an uncut apple, juice boxes, and crackers, we were over there enjoying fresh hot meals packed with meat, homemade appetizers, mains, desserts, and even fresh fruit juices made daily. Every meal felt thoughtful and special — nothing felt “standard” or mass-produced.
We have absolutely zero complaints — only gratitude. Jackson made us feel safe, cared for, and genuinely excited every single day. His energy is unmatched. If you’re considering a safari, do yourself a massive favour and book with Jackson at Top Selected. You will not regret it. I would trust him with our trip a thousand times over.
This wasn’t just a vacation — it was unforgettable, and Jackson is the reason why.
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Email Florian | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustful and reliable
In August 2025, we enjoyed an 8-day family safari adventure with Jackson. Jackson is a very caring and experienced guide with excellent English. For our two children, aged 9 and 11, the safari was both adventurous and educational. We booked a midrange trip and spent four nights directly in the Serengeti. We are big fans of tented camps because they offer an incredible wildlife experience, and you can even hear lions roaring at night. We saw all of the Big Five and can highly recommend Jackson. He handles even challenging situations masterfully; I never felt uneasy or needed to interfere in his decisions, thanks to the strong bond of trust. We would love to come back again! 👍
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Email Sania | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Jackson, an exceptional guide!
Jackson organized a completely tailor-made trip for us because we absolutely wanted to see the Great Migration… and thanks to him, we had an absolutely incredible experience!
He was fantastic from beginning to end: always smiling, always in a good mood, and incredibly attentive to the whole family as if we were part of his own.
The landscapes, the animals, the incredible scenes we witnessed… everything was magical.
We're leaving with memories that will last a lifetime and immense gratitude.
Honestly, if you're going on safari in Tanzania, go for Jackson. He's the guide you need! 🙌🦁🌍
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Email Siham | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Extraordinary Safari - amazing Jackson!
Jackson is an incredible safari guide who knows the animals and the parks very well.
We saw so many animal liken, cheetah, leopard… and even the gnou crossing a river.
Food choice was excellent .
