marefuabebe/Kambata-Travel

Kambata Travel is a modern full-stack MERN tourism platform for Ethiopia's Kambata Zone, enabling travelers to discover destinations, book tours and travel packages, connect with verified local guides, and explore the region's culture, heritage, nature, and hospitality through a secure, role-based system. # 🌍 Kambaata Travel **Kambaata Travel** is a modern, full-stack travel and tourism web application specifically tailored to promote cultural exploration and destination discovery in the **Kambaata region of Ethiopia**. The platform connects eager travelers (Explorers) with verified local experts (Guides) to book authentic cultural experiences, tours, and bespoke itineraries while empowering regional tourism. --- ## ✨ Key Features ### 🧭 For Explorers (Tourists) * **Discover Destinations:** Browse high-quality images and detailed descriptions of heritage sites (e.g., Mount Hambaricho, Ajora Falls). * **Book Tours:** Schedule seamless tours, select custom packages, and choose local guides. * **Smart Recommendations:** Get AI-driven recommendations powered by Gemini based on your travel interests. * **Wallet & Payments:** Built-in Chapa integration for secure local payments, refunds, and wallet top-ups. * **Dashboard:** Manage bookings, view past trips, and leave reviews for guides. ### 🗺️ For Guides (Local Experts) * **Guide Dashboard:** Set availability, view upcoming bookings, and manage schedules via a robust calendar interface. * **Earnings & Wallet:** Track booking payouts and withdraw funds securely. * **QR Check-in:** Scan QR codes on explorer tickets to quickly verify booking attendance. * **Messaging:** Built-in real-time chat to communicate directly with assigned explorers. ### 🛡️ For Administrators (Admin Portal) * **Oversight & Management:** Complete moderation of users, guides, bookings, and tours. * **Analytics Dashboard:** Revenue charts, booking statistics, and user growth metrics. * **Content Management:** Create and edit tour descriptions, upload gallery images, and curate home page highlights. * **Support System:** Respond to user queries, handle incident reports, and manage refunds. --- ## 🏗️ Technology Stack This project is built using a modern, scalable full-stack JavaScript architecture: * **Frontend (Main App):** Next.js 14 (App …