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
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 .
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Email Reto | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience with a Fantastic Guide and Chef
Our 11-day safari with Top Selected Tours was truly unforgettable. John impressed us with his punctuality, organization, and incredible ability to spot wildlife — especially the big cats, which we never imagined seeing so close. Emanuel cooked great meals every day and brought lots of humor to the trip. Both made the experience fun, safe, and absolutely memorable. Highly recommended!
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Email Joana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wonderfully organized safari with amazing wildlife, an outstanding guide, and excellent food
We recently completed a 11-day tour with Top Selected Tours, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Our guide John accompanied us throughout the entire trip, and he was absolutely outstanding. Incredibly experienced and always attentive, he made sure we felt comfortable, safe, and well taken care of at all times.
His greatest strength is undeniably his ability to spot wildlife. Thanks to him, we saw all Big Five and so much more — including the elusive big cats such as lions, a leopard family, and cheetahs from very close range. His impressive knowledge about the animals enriched every moment of the tour. On top of that, his strong sense of responsibility was evident every single day. Truly first class.
We were also spoiled with amazing food every day. Our cook Emanuel is clearly passionate about his craft. He prepared three delicious and varied meals per day, always paying attention to our wishes. When he wasn’t cooking, he was a very friendly and sociable companion, sharing interesting stories about the country and its culture during our evening chats.
The organization and communication with Top Selected Tours were smooth and reliable from start to finish. We would gladly travel with them again — especially with John and Emanuel.
Thank you so much for the unforgettable experiences, the constant feeling of safety and comfort, and all the fun moments along the way! Highly recommended.
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Email Matteo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari company
We had a fantastic Safari with Top Selected Tours. Our guide Dominician was outstanding and very knowledgeable, with an obvious passion for wildlife and the national parks in Tanzania. When planning our Safari, the team was very responsive and helpful. They were patient with all our ideas for the trip and the changes I kept making. His recommendations for camps to stay at turned out to be excellent.
We explored Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, and Makuyuni National Park, and each destination offered something unique and unforgettable. I didn’t want to always be around herds of other Jeeps, and Dominician made sure we experienced the parks in a more peaceful and authentic way. He genuinely cares about providing the best Safari experience possible.
Dominician was hard-working, the Jeep was comfortable, and he took great care to make sure all our bookings were exactly as we requested.
Highly recommended!
Email Jennifer | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari with an experienced bird and other wildlife guide
Jackson is incredible!!!!! Not only does he know all of the other tour guides (which came in so handy) he kept us so safe and informed during the post- election danger in Arusha. He is well studied in all things anthropology, wildlife, and most importantly to us- birds!! He helped us identify 60 unique species on a 5 day trip. I will recommend him until my face turns blew, so happy with his kindness, caring, security, and dependability. A true professional. If you are worried about the current political unrest, do not be. It does not affect tourist and Jackson will keep you so so safe the whole time. His pricing was the best too- really amazing value for his skills. Can’t wait to go again some day and recommend him to all of my friends
