Flatdogs Camp

As TA reviews have been an important inspiration for my trip, so I would like to share my experience too. Reading the TA reports, my expectations were high, and the reality has only confirmed the excellence of Flatdogs during my whole week stay! Where to start? The communication during reservation was smooth, quick and professional, the airport pick-up well organised and from the moment I have entered the Flatdogs camp I felt like in a dream or a movie! The camp is perfectly located at the Luangwa River just near the National Park entrance. You can hear the animals roaring and feel the presence of the nature. The tents and lodges are set with privacy, all are perfectly comfortable, spacious, nicely decorated, clean, all have a great view, and you can observe lots of animals just being in the camp, while resting near the pool or having a snack with coffee. All the staff, managers and owners are so friendly, polite, professional and helpful, I just felt like being with my close friends and really enjoyed being in their company. We also had great time and lot of fun with the other travellers from all around the world I have met. The food is another story! So much delicious food, its variety and quality, prepared with taste and imagination, it’s almost difficult to leave the table to go for a game drive! But no regrets! The game drives and wildlife were again amazing! I have been with Yotam as a guide, all my compliments to him! He is so passionate, knowledgeable, has a great sense of humour, keeping the tolerance for the animals. We have seen several times all the big game, leopards every day, wild dogs, lions, interactions between different species, hunting scenes. Staying longer time, I have really appreciated all the creatures, also all the small animals and all kinds of birds and the beauty of the surrounding nature! And not feeling much sure about myself at first, I really enjoyed the walking safari with Yotam and the others. Such a great experience tracking the animals, asking for explanations, listening and observing the wildlife. Thanks to Harold I have discovered the Community and Conservation projects and also this Flatdogs activity is much honourable. I felt sad in the end to leave such a great people and place, and I hope to come back soon again with all my family! Jess, Ade, Paolo, Lydia, Yotam, Caro, Job and all the others - thank you very very much for my memorable stay at Flatdogs! Looking forward to seeing you again! Pavel

The whole Flatdogs team ensured we had the most wonderful experience during our stay. A special thanks goes to Ernest, our safari guide, who ensured the whole family enjoyed every minute of our adventure - delivering new discoveries every day and teaching us fascinating facts throughout. Thank you to all. We had the most amazing family adventure that we will fondly remember forever.

Great location on the river, animals all around, lovely tents of highest quality and a small porch to sit and watch and relax. Everyone is super helpful, both staff and owners. Guides and trackers do their utmost to make your safari a success. Will come back.

Flatdogs Camp is beautifully located by the river giving terrific views and wildlife in the camp. The tents are fabulously appointed and the staff could not be more attentive while not being overbearing, just right. The pool was a great place to relax between game drives and the food was terrific. Of course the whole point of being there is to see animals, Jonathan our knowledgeable guide and his night drive spotter Elias were absolutely fantastic finding a host of local residents including lions, leopards, painted dogs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, genet, Pels’ fishing owl, impala, water buck, kudu, tortoise and a host of birds, lizards and small rodents. The stops during the drives for sundowners and morning coffee were sublime giving an opportunity to really take in the magnificent surroundings. All in all if you want a safari, you want Flatdogs. Camp.

I loved my stay here. The safari tents were very comfortable with a host of wildlife on your doorstep. The morning safaris and night drives were wonderful. I was lucky to have Malama as a guide and Smart as a spotter. They were so knowledgeable about the wildlife and we saw so much. I was amazed at how unafraid the wildlife were of the vehicle. We got some really close up sightings and were able to watch the animals “being themselves” at no time did they seem stressed thanks to Malama’s professionalism. I particularly liked the way that breakfast and afternoon tea were taken at a table with your guide and the rest of the group in your jeep . It meant that you got to know each other a bit. The food was amazing and the whole staff team were so friendly ( always remembering your name) and professional. I was sad to leave and hope that I will be back one day.

It’s an always a pleasure to come back to Flatdogs with its vibrant staff, well orchestrated schedules for wake up, start off and game drives. It doesn’t matter how many times you have been here the guides are enthusiastic, a great source of knowledge and eager to respond to questions and requests. Flatdogs also offers a unique clientele that I always find interesting to interact with on the drives and around meals. This particular trip was very memorable owing to particularly great sightings and great meals. The classic tent was more than great for relaxation, photo review and refreshing cold showers in the high Luangwa temperatures. In the night giant figures of elephants walked by as is the custom enhancing the experience of being in this untamed wilderness. Hope to visit again in the coming year 😊.