Kuhusu Xenohuru — About Us
The Open Platform for
Tanzania Travel
Xenohuru is a free, community-driven platform that makes Tanzania's destinations, wildlife, and travel data accessible to everyone — travellers, researchers, developers, and locals alike.
Our Mission
Tanzania has hundreds of attractions — national parks, ancient gorges, coral reefs, mountain peaks, and cultural villages — yet most travel platforms bury them behind paywalls or present outdated, inaccurate data. Xenohuru exists to change that.
We believe accurate, open travel data benefits the entire ecosystem: tourists plan better trips, local operators get discovered, conservationists reach wider audiences, and Tanzania's natural heritage gets the attention it deserves.
What We Cover
250+ Attractions
GPS-mapped, categorised
30+ Regions
Detailed travel guides
Wildlife Data
Endemic species & habitats
Live Weather
Real-time conditions
Itineraries
Curated routes
Travel Blog
In-depth guides
Our Values
Open by Default
Every line of code is public. Every dataset is freely accessible. No paywalls, no locked features — ever.
Community First
Built by Tanzanians and travel enthusiasts worldwide. The platform improves because people care enough to contribute.
For Everyone
Travellers, researchers, developers, and locals — Xenohuru serves all audiences equally.
Conservation Aware
We surface accurate ecosystem and wildlife data to help visitors make responsible travel choices.
Trustworthy Data
GPS-verified locations, community-reviewed content, and transparent sourcing — accuracy is non-negotiable.
Developer Friendly
Public REST API, open data exports, and a codebase welcoming contributors of all skill levels.
Our Journey
2024
Xenohuru founded — concept and initial data collection
Early 2025
Open-source codebase launched on GitHub
Mid 2025
REST API goes public — 100+ attractions mapped
Late 2025
Community contributions open — regions, blog, operators
2026
Django full-stack, interactive maps, SEO, AI chatbot
Soon →
Tour itineraries, multi-language support, mobile app
Join the Community
Help us build the most complete Tanzania travel resource in the world.