Flatdogs Camp
South Luangwa
Zambia

Introduction

Flatdogs Camp is situated just outside of the South Luangwa National Park on Luangwa riverfront property, a nine thousand square kilometer area (3,475 square miles) of pristine wilderness situated in Zambia's Eastern Province.

Accommodation

Accommodation options include luxurious chalet rooms, the brand new 2006 Jackal-Berry Tree House, semi-permanent (dry season) Safari Tents and of course the best situated camp site in the South Luangwa, with plenty of space for overland groups and separate sites for private campers.

Three of the four chalets have a downstairs double room surrounded by a cool veranda and an upstairs twin room with a high thatched roof and views of the river. Both rooms have a couch which converts into an extra single bed when needed. In addition to the six chalet rooms there is also a Family House with another three bedrooms, sleeping a total of eight. There is a shared bathroom and fully equipped kitchen inside the house and just outside are another two hot showers and flush toilets. This makes the Family House ideal for larger groups and families with young children.

Facilities of the Chalets at a glance include:

Fans

bathroom facilities

mosquito nets

private verandahs

kichenette

laundry services

The Jackal-Berry Tree House is built around three live African Ebony trees (Diospyros mespiliformis) with unspoilt views out across the dambo and lagoon system, favoured by elephant and giraffe. The Tree House has three main decks which are around six feet high off the ground with wooden decks and stairways to reach the spacious sitting area and open-plan bedrooms. Each bedroom has open air en-suite facilities with hot shower, flush toilet and sink. One bedroom has a queen sized bed with mosquito net, the other bedroom has either two single beds or these may be pushed together to make a king if there are two couples sharing the house. A comfy sofa and two easy chairs on the middle deck are ideal for watching the game wandering past the house, oblivious to your presence.

Facilities of the Tree House at a glance include:

open air en-suite facilities with hot shower

flush toilet & sink

mosquito nets

electricity

The Safari Tents under the shade of a stand of Mahogany trees are traditional in style and have ground and fly sheets as well as two fully made up camp beds. The tents do not have ensuite facilities; they share two open air showers and toilets in the true spirit of camping, with a few mod cons! There is also an al fresco kitchen area with lockable cupboards and a small fridge for storing drinks and food if needed. A picnic table overlooking the elephant crossing point adds wildlife spectacle to an already exceptional experience.

Facilities of the Tree House at a glance include:

open air showers & toilets

al fresco kitchen area

fridge

There are two main camping areas, both set a little way back from the riverbank so there is minimum disturbance to wildlife. Overland groups head to the right and independent campers to the left, so everyone has plenty of space. We now have seven of our very popular tree platforms, available on a 'first come, first served' basis only. Ground level sites have good shade, stone fireplaces for barbecuing, washing up sinks with borehole (drinking) water, an electric light and mains electricity (220V, 3 pin square sockets).

Facilities of the camp site at a glance include:

stone fireplaces

washing up sinks with borehole water

electric light

mains electricity (220V,3 pin square sockets)

Game Viewing

Game drives and walks are accompanied by fully qualified guides and for the drives a fully equipped 4x4 Vehicle, with Radios or carry handsets and are in contact with each other and the base Camp, in case of emergency. All the guides carry toolboxes, and First Aid Kits. Vehicles can carry nine guests.

Morning Drives leave camp around 0600 hours and last for about four (4) hours. Night drives depart at 1600 hours and return at 2015 hours when the National Park is closed to all vehicles. Private vehicles may enter the Park from 0600-1800 hours daily.