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/ October 28, 2026
How to Combine a Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Plan a Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday as one seamless trip, with guidance on timing, route order, safari circuits, pacing and what to pack.

/ October 26, 2026
Working Remotely in Dar es Salaam: Internet, Power and Everyday Life

What Tamara learned doing VA work while living in Dar: checking internet and power, choosing a quieter home, reliable equipment and making space for everyday life.

/ October 17, 2026
Gallivanters Is Rebuilding: What Happened, What Comes Next—and How to Travel With Us Now

The story of leaving Gallivanters in Masaki, packing up in twenty days, and planning a phased rebuild at a new location.

/ September 28, 2026
How Two Airbnb Apartments Helped Build Gallivanters Hostel

Before our hostel was ready for guests, two shared apartments gave us cash flow, hospitality experience and a first look at what international travelers needed.

/ September 28, 2026
The Cost of Hiring Friends at a New Hostel

Friends helped bring an abandoned property back to life, but construction help and hospitality work demanded very different boundaries.

/ September 28, 2026
The Trip That Changed Everything: How I Found Tanzania

A failed visa application, closed borders and one trusted YouTube recommendation led me to Tanzania—and changed the direction of my life.

/ September 28, 2026
Where to Eat in Dar es Salaam: The Gallivanters Guest List

A local-style guide to where to eat in Dar es Salaam, from casual grills and Coco Beach bites to seafood, breakfast, and ocean-view dinners.

/ September 23, 2026
Mbudya vs Bongoyo: Which Dar Island Should You Visit?

Mbudya or Bongoyo? Compare departure areas, atmosphere, swimming, planning and who each Dar es Salaam island suits before choosing your day trip.

/ September 21, 2026
Best Beaches Near Dar es Salaam: Islands, Kigamboni & Mbezi

Compare Mbudya, Bongoyo, Coco Beach, Kigamboni and Mbezi Beach with locally grounded advice on the best choice for your Dar es Salaam beach day.

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