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Reasons To
Visit Zambia

  • Big cats & safari wildlife

    Zambia is a safari destination for the connoisseur, boasting a fantastic range of wildlife in its diverse national parks. Many amazing game experiences can be had within the national parks, with lion virtually guaranteed and leopard in abundance. This superb array of game can be appreciated on foot, by car or on the water.

    Big cats & safari wildlife

  • Birds

    Zambia offers the full range of fascinating, colourful birdlife you’d expect to see on safari, with a range of water based birds in the Lower Zambezi and Kafue National Parks. The Bangweulu Wetlands are one of the few places on the planet where you can see the impressive Shoebill Stork.

    Birds

  • Boat trips

    An evening cruise on the Zambezi in Livingstone and game viewing from Kafue’s Lufupa River are wonderfully relaxing, but best of all are the water based activities in the Lower Zambezi. Drifting slowly down river, observing elephants coming into drink as the sun goes down is one of the definitive African experiences.

    Boat trips

  • Night drives

    With night drives offered in all of the major national parks, Zambia is arguably the best destination in Africa to observe nocturnal wildlife. The South Luangwa in particular is known for outstanding leopard sightings, and there is a tangible excitement to watching how wildlife behaves after dark.

    Night drives

  • Victoria Falls

    By any judgement Victoria Falls is an awesome force of nature. During the wet season up to 550 million litres of water cascades over the lip of the Falls each minute, offering an intensely photogenic experience. The spectacle that so bewitched David Livingstone is still equally impressive today.

    Victoria Falls

  • Walking safari

    With superb guides and remote wilderness, the country that invented the walking safari is still the premier walking destination on the continent. There is nothing quite like approaching elephants or buffalo on foot knowing full well that you are a mere guest in their territory.

    Walking safari

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Accommodation in Zambia: Flatdogs Camp

Once a camp known for its overland trucks and backpackers it has now changed direction slightly, offering accommodation for those looking for a more comfortable stay in the Valley.

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Flatdogs Camp

South Luangwa National Park

Flatdogs Camp is something of a Luangwa Institution. Once a camp known for its overland trucks, backpackers and lively bar it has now changed direction slightly offering accommodation for those looking for a more comfortable stay in the Valley.

The camp prides itself on offering this at a fraction of the price of the more upmarket lodges. The first thing to appreciate about the camp is that it is not in the South Luangwa National Park. It is located in the Game Management Area near to the entrance to the park close to the small village of Mfuwe.

Built on the banks of the Luangwa it has views of the river, dambos and lagoons. There are hippos and birds to see and plenty of wildlife passes through camp.

Accommodation consists of four two-bedroom chalets, twelve en suite tents and one tree house, the Jackalberry Tree House. The chalets are built over two floors with a downstairs double room surrounded by a cool veranda and an upstairs twin room with a high thatched roof and views of the river. There are fans and mosquito nets and simple bathroom facilities. The en suite tents are situated on the banks of the Luangwa and are simple but have wonderful views whilst the standard tents are dotted around the bush. Bathrooms are open air and have hot shower, flush toilet and sink. Finally, the Jackalberry Tree House is built around ebony trees and quite popular with visiting elephants and giraffes.

There is a campsite that is open from November to June and closed from July to October. 

The 'Dog and Gat Bar and Restaurant' is known throughout the Valley and is lively in the evenings and offers an á la carte restaurant, pub, (wireless) internet café and gift shop. Satellite television is installed for selective viewing of the news, sporting highlights or wildlife documentaries. The camp has a good sized pool and plenty of space to relax under a tree with a book.

It is peaceful and guests can enjoy bird watching or relaxing between game drives. Game drives explore the Mfuwe area of the South Luangwa National Park.

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