# AfriqPnB — Full Platform Documentation

URL: https://afriqpnb.com
LLMs index: https://afriqpnb.com/llms.txt
Last updated: 2024

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## 1. About AfriqPnB

AfriqPnB is an African property and experience booking marketplace, conceptually similar to Airbnb but designed specifically for the African market. Founded around 2021, the platform connects travelers, tourists, and locals with accommodation, dining, transport, events, and guided experiences across African cities and countries.

**Core mission:** Make travel and local discovery across Africa simple, safe, and accessible — with local payment methods, local languages, and coverage of destinations underserved by global platforms.

**Primary markets:** Cameroon (Douala, Yaoundé), with expansion across sub-Saharan Africa.

**Languages:** French (primary), English. Interface is fully bilingual.

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## 2. Listing Categories

### 2.1 Furnished Apartments (Appartements Meublés)
Short-term and long-term furnished apartment rentals. Listings include:
- Studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and larger units
- Geolocation-based search (country → city → neighborhood)
- Amenities: WiFi, air conditioning, kitchen, security, parking
- Pricing per night or per month
- Host contact via WhatsApp or in-platform messaging
URL pattern: /appartements-meubles/[country]/[city]/[neighborhood]/[slug]

### 2.2 Hotels
Hotel listings with room categories, photos, amenities, and direct booking.
- Standard, superior, and suite room types
- Hotel-managed via dedicated Hotel Portal
- Features: pool, restaurant, conference rooms, spa
URL pattern: /hotels/[country]/[city]/[slug]

### 2.3 Restaurants
Restaurant discovery and table reservations.
- Cuisine types: African, French, international, fast food, seafood
- Features: takeaway, dine-in, delivery, outdoor seating
- Searchable by city, neighborhood, price range
URL pattern: /restaurants/[country]/[city]/[slug]

### 2.4 Car Rentals (Location de Voiture)
Vehicle rental listings with or without a driver.
- Economy, SUV, minivan, luxury vehicle categories
- With-driver or self-drive options
- Daily, weekly, and long-term rental pricing
URL pattern: /location-voiture/[country]/[city]/[slug]

### 2.5 Events (Événements)
Local events, cultural activities, concerts, and conferences.
- Date-based discovery
- Ticket booking or external link to organizer
URL pattern: /evenements/[country]/[city]/[slug]

### 2.6 Experiences
Curated tourism experiences and activities.
- Day trips, cooking classes, city tours, nature excursions
- Led by vetted local guides or operators
URL pattern: /experiences/[country]/[city]/[slug]

### 2.7 Real Estate (Immobilier)
Long-term property listings for sale or rent.
- Apartments, houses, commercial spaces, land
- For-sale and for-rent filters
URL pattern: /immobilier/[country]/[city]/[slug]

### 2.8 Tourist Guides (Guides Touristiques)
Licensed and vetted local tourist guides.
- Browsable by destination/language
- Booking handled via messaging or direct contact
URL pattern: /guide/[slug] and /guide-touristique/

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## 3. User Accounts

### Account Types

| Account Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Guest | Search, book, and review listings |
| Host | List and manage properties or services, receive bookings |
| Hotel Manager | Manage hotel rooms, rates, and bookings via the Hotel Portal |

### Account Features (all users)
- Register via email or Google OAuth
- Profile with avatar, bio, verified ID badge
- Real-time messaging with hosts/guests
- Notification system (in-app + WhatsApp)
- Booking history and upcoming reservations
- Favorites / wishlist
- Payment method management
- Transaction and credit history
- Review and rating system

### Host-specific Features
- Create and manage listings (apartments, cars, events, experiences)
- Availability calendar management
- Booking approval workflow (instant or manual)
- Revenue dashboard and payout tracking
- Promotion and discount creation
- WhatsApp integration for guest communication

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## 4. Booking & Reservation Flow

1. **Search** — Guest searches by location, dates, category, and filters
2. **Listing Detail** — View photos, amenities, availability, reviews, and pricing
3. **Book** — Select dates, number of guests, and any add-ons
4. **Payment** — Choose payment method and complete transaction
5. **Confirmation** — Booking reference issued; host notified; guest receives confirmation
6. **Check-in** — Host shares access details via message or WhatsApp
7. **Review** — Both guest and host can leave reviews after stay

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## 5. Payment Methods

AfriqPnB supports multiple payment methods suited to the African market:

- **Orange Money** — Mobile money (Cameroon and other francophone Africa)
- **PayPal** — International card and wallet payments
- **Credit/Debit Cards** — Via payment gateway
- **Platform Credits** — Wallet-based credits that can be earned through promotions or referrals
- **Cash on arrival** — Available for select listings with host approval

Pricing is displayed in local currency (CFA Franc / XAF) and USD.

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## 6. Supported Countries & Destinations

Primary coverage: Cameroon (Douala, Yaoundé, Kribi, Bafoussam, Limbe)
Expanding to: Côte d'Ivoire, Sénégal, Gabon, RDC, Kenya, and other African nations.

Country shortlinks available at: /go/[countryCode]/
Example: /go/cm/ for Cameroon, /go/ao/ for Angola

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## 7. Business & Enterprise Features

### Enterprise Portal (/solutions/portail-entreprises)
For businesses that want to manage multiple listings, employees, and bookings under one account.
- Multi-listing management
- Staff accounts with role-based access
- Analytics and reporting dashboard
- Custom business profile page (/enterprise/[slug])
- Verified business badge

### Hotel Portal (/solutions/portail-hotel)
Dedicated portal for hotels and accommodation businesses.
- Room and rate management
- Booking calendar
- Channel management

### Travel Agency Portal (/solutions/portail-voyagistes)
For tour operators and travel agencies.
- Package creation and management
- Group booking tools

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## 8. Content & SEO

### Blog (/blog)
Travel tips, destination guides, platform announcements, and partner articles.
- Category and theme-based browsing: /blog/rubrique/[category]/[theme]
- Partner posts: /blog/partenaires/[partnerSlug]
- Full-text search: /blogsearch

### Magazine (/magazine)
Editorial travel content and featured destinations. Articles are curated by the AfriqPnB team.

### SEO Pages
Static optimized pages for cities, neighborhoods, listing types, and destination guides.
- City pages: /villes
- Neighborhood pages: /quartiers/[lang]
- Country pages: /pays/[lang]
- Service type pages: /type/[serviceKey]

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## 9. WhatsApp Integration

AfriqPnB integrates WhatsApp for:
- Booking notifications to hosts and guests
- Guest-host communication
- Automated booking confirmation messages
- Customer support

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## 10. Reviews & Trust

- Both guests and hosts can leave reviews after a completed booking
- Star rating (1–5) + written review
- Reviews are moderated by platform admins
- Identity verification available for hosts (ID upload + manual review)
- Verified badges shown on profiles and listings

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## 11. Discounts & Promotions

- Hosts can create percentage or fixed-amount discount codes
- Platform-wide promotions managed by admins
- Early-bird and last-minute pricing options
- User credit/wallet for cashback and referral rewards
- Promotion tools available in user dashboard at /user/promotions

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## 12. Key URLs Summary

| Page | URL |
|---|---|
| Home | https://afriqpnb.com |
| Search | https://afriqpnb.com/search |
| Apartments | https://afriqpnb.com/appartements-meubles |
| Hotels | https://afriqpnb.com/hotels |
| Restaurants | https://afriqpnb.com/restaurants |
| Car Rentals | https://afriqpnb.com/location-voiture |
| Events | https://afriqpnb.com/evenements |
| Experiences | https://afriqpnb.com/experiences |
| Real Estate | https://afriqpnb.com/immobilier |
| Tourist Guides | https://afriqpnb.com/guide-touristique |
| Blog | https://afriqpnb.com/blog |
| Host Portal | https://afriqpnb.com/hosting |
| Enterprise Portal | https://afriqpnb.com/solutions/portail-entreprises |
| Hotel Portal | https://afriqpnb.com/solutions/portail-hotel |
| Travel Agency Portal | https://afriqpnb.com/solutions/portail-voyagistes |
| User Dashboard | https://afriqpnb.com/user/dashboard |
| Cities | https://afriqpnb.com/villes |
| Countries | https://afriqpnb.com/pays |