elephant drinking at pool

Flatdogs Camp

A relaxed, owner-run safari camp offering great value game viewing in South Luangwa National Park.

Elephants drinking at the Flatdogs pool, South Luangwa

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  • Fantastic location just minutes from the entrance to South Luangwa National Park.
  • Renowned guiding, with expertly led walking safaris and game drives.
  • Wide choice of accommodation, from safari tents to spacious family houses.
  • Relaxed, friendly atmosphere with excellent service and delicious home-cooked food.
  • Great value for couples, families and first-time visitors to Zambia.

Flatdogs Camp has earned a loyal following thanks to its unpretentious style, knowledgeable team and outstanding wildlife experiences. Set beneath a canopy of mature trees along the Luangwa River, the camp blends naturally into its surroundings, with wildlife often wandering through the grounds. Elephants, hippos, bushbuck and colourful birdlife are all regular visitors, creating a true safari atmosphere from the moment you arrive.

Accommodation caters for a wide range of travellers, with comfortable en-suite safari tents, chalet rooms, a tree-house and a larger family house, all designed to maximise comfort while maintaining an authentic bush feel. Many rooms overlook the river, where guests can relax on a private veranda and watch animals gathering on the opposite bank. The open-sided lounge, bar and dining area make the most of the riverside setting, while the swimming pool offers a welcome place to cool off between safari activities.

South Luangwa National Park is widely regarded as one of Africa's finest safari destinations, famous for its high concentrations of wildlife and exceptional leopard sightings. Flatdogs Camp offers expertly guided morning and afternoon game drives, full-day safaris and, during the dry season, walking safaris, arguably the best way to connect with nature. These guided walks allow guests to experience the bush from a completely different perspective, learning about animal tracks, plants and the smaller details that are often missed from a vehicle.

Evenings at camp are wonderfully relaxed. Sundowners beside the river, freshly prepared dinners under the stars and the sounds of the African bush create an atmosphere that feels both intimate and memorable. Whether you're visiting Zambia for your first safari or returning to explore South Luangwa once again, Flatdogs Camp offers an authentic, welcoming base with exceptional guiding and genuine safari charm.

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Client Rating for Zambia 5/5 from 53 reviews

What can one say about paradise? Elephants wandered through the camp and could be heard walking around at night. The ever-amusing hippo conversations sounded just outside, although were probably some way away and impala and bushbuck grazed close by. Animals abounded within the park - I've never seen so many on game drives - and on the way there. The driver I had throughout was very informative and excellent at finding places to watch animals. We saw lions and leopards, lots of birds and the night drives were very productive, including sightings of genets, mongooses, and a leopard stalking. The accommodation, food and facilities were excellent, and management and staff all really helpful.

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A relaxed, owner-run safari camp offering great value game viewing in South Luangwa National Park.

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