Your Tanzanian Adventure Starts Here
In 2018, Sarah (a solo backpacker from Germany) and Juma (a Tanzanian safari guide) met at a Zanzibar beach bonfire. Bonding over Dar es Salaam’s lack of social, safe, and authentic backpacker spots, they created:
β The hostel they wished existed – where:
“That first bonfire where we met…”
| Typical Hostel | Gallivanters |
|---|---|
| Crowded dorms | Privacy + social spaces |
| Stale breakfast | Fresh Tanzanian coffee & eggs |
| Impersonal staff | Safari-planning experts |
| Tourist traps | Local street food tours |
We partner with female-owned safari companies and local artisans to ensure your spending benefits Tanzanian communities.
Our free Swahili workshops every Thursday help you connect beyond “Jambo!” – learn slang to impress locals.
We’ll introduce you to Masaki’s best street eats – try our favorite Zanzibar pizza spot (just 3 minutes walk).
Safari Whisperer “I know secret spots even Google Maps misses!”
Dar Survival Guide “I’ll teach you to cross streets like a local!”
Chief Happiness Officer *Wag* “I approve all belly rubs!”
Why “Gallivanters”? /galΒ·liΒ·vant/ (verb) To roam about in search of pleasure and adventure. See also: “How our guests spend their days in Dar.”