Flatdogs Camp

Flatdogs Philosophy

With over 15 years in tourism in the Luangwa, we realise that we need to cater to the hospitality needs of several different types of traveler. In the last six years we have built up a loyal following of international fly – in guests who feel that our accommodation and way of doing things (not to mention price!), suits them better than 'luxury' lodges. Our guests can take their meals when they would like them, they don't have to eat dinner with a group of strangers if they'd prefer to talk to their partner or family in their native language, and NO gold taps!

We also understand the needs of guests who are traveling more self-sufficiently through Africa, (having taken several extended road trips throughout Southern & Eastern Africa ourselves) and our campsite is kept as naturally as possible. As a result, large numbers of game find themselves quite at home wandering through camp. Birdlife is prolific in our riparian woodland habitat - there's nothing quite like being woken under canvas by the dawn chorus…

The riverfront has not been developed in an effort to minimise disturbance to the riparian ecology, but visitors remain free to sit quietly under shady trees along the riverbank and watch the game in the National Park just across the water.

Safari activities are taken in the same game viewing areas as other lodges in the Luangwa, and although we are not actually inside the park we are as close as it's possible to be to it! We have decided that we would prefer more people to be able to experience the magic of the Luangwa Valley, so we keep our prices lower and attract a better class of person to enjoy our Safaris!

We have made Flatdogs the only truly 'family friendly' camp in the Luangwa, and our facilities are geared towards family groups. That means we have a pool, plenty of space for children to play and a children's menu in the restaurant at children's chow times. Children are not merely tolerated at Flatdogs….. we actually like having them! A nanny service is also available for when it's grown ups playtime.

For those who enjoy the more sociable aspects of life in the bush, the "Dog and Gat Bar and Restaurant" offers an á la carte menu of excellent food, a great pub, wireless internet café, book swap and a gift shop. Satellite DSTV is installed for selective viewing of the news, sporting highlights or movies and the swimming pool is there to be dipped into when reading becomes too tiring… Many of our clients have been traveling for weeks or months and look forward to enjoying the bush with a few of the trimmings of the real world that they have been missing - however we are blessed with lots of room so you can choose to sit by the river and listen to birds if you prefer. Flatdogs is all about the freedom of choice!

Although Flatdogs is recognized as a self contained empire, we have adopted the Constitution of Zambia as our rule book. Anyone found breaking the laws of Zambia will be expelled from Flatdogs!

Any guest who flouts the guidelines for safety and behaviour within Flatdogs will also be shown the door, as will anyone who has been found breaking the National Park Laws whilst inside the Park. Our purpose is to provide you with a safe and enjoyable environment within which to experience the African Bush at close quarters. Those who feel they know how to handle this without our help and expertise are invited to book elsewhere and suffer the consequences.

The use of illegal drugs anywhere on the property is forbidden. Any firearms are to be unloaded and left in the care of the management. All pets must be kept on a leash at all times. Management accepts no responsibility for clients' pets becoming part of the food chain or unwitting acting as a bait or lure.

Now that cell phone reception has arrived in the Luangwa (of all places!), we request that guests take a 4 hour break from the modern world whilst in the bush and do not take mobile phones on any game-viewing activity. Besides being desperately annoying to other guests, who knows how your ring tone will affect that elephant peaceably walking past?!


			Flatdogs Philosophy With over 15 years in tourism in the Luangwa, we realise that we need to cater to the hospitality needs of several different types of traveler. In the last six years we have built up a loyal following of international fly – in guests who feel that our accommodation and way of doing things (not to mention price!), suits them better than 'luxury' lodges. Our guests can take their meals when they would like them, they don't have to eat dinner with a group of strangers if they'd prefer to talk to their partner or family in their native language, and NO gold taps! We also understand the needs of guests who are traveling more self-sufficiently through Africa, (having taken several extended road trips throughout Southern & Eastern Africa ourselves) and our campsite is kept as naturally as possible. As a result, large numbers of game find themselves quite at home wandering through camp. Birdlife is prolific in our riparian woodland habitat - there's nothing quite like being woken under canvas by the dawn chorus… The riverfront has not been developed in an effort to minimise disturbance to the riparian ecology, but visitors remain free to sit quietly under shady trees along the riverbank and watch the game in the National Park just across the water. Safari activities are taken in the same game viewing areas as other lodges in the Luangwa, and although we are not actually inside the park we are as close as it's possible to be to it! We have decided that we would prefer more people to be able to experience the magic of the Luangwa Valley, so we keep our prices lower and attract a better class of person to enjoy our Safaris! We have made Flatdogs the only truly 'family friendly' camp in the Luangwa, and our facilities are geared towards family groups. That means we have a pool, plenty of space for children to play and a children's menu in the restaurant at children's chow times. Children are not merely tolerated at Flatdogs….. we actually like having them! A nanny service is also available for when it's grown ups playtime. For those who enjoy the more sociable aspects of life in the bush, the "Dog and Gat Bar and Restaurant" offers an á la carte menu of excellent food, a great pub, wireless internet café, book swap and a gift shop. Satellite DSTV is installed for selective viewing of the news, sporting highlights or movies and the swimming pool is there to be dipped into when reading becomes too tiring… Many of our clients have been traveling for weeks or months and look forward to enjoying the bush with a few of the trimmings of the real world that they have been missing - however we are blessed with lots of room so you can choose to sit by the river and listen to birds if you prefer. Flatdogs is all about the freedom of choice! What We Ask Although Flatdogs is recognized as a self contained empire, we have adopted the Constitution of Zambia as our rule book. Anyone found breaking the laws of Zambia will be expelled from Flatdogs! Any guest who flouts the guidelines for safety and behaviour within Flatdogs will also be shown the door, as will anyone who has been found breaking the National Park Laws whilst inside the Park. Our purpose is to provide you with a safe and enjoyable environment within which to experience the African Bush at close quarters. Those who feel they know how to handle this without our help and expertise are invited to book elsewhere and suffer the consequences. The use of illegal drugs anywhere on the property is forbidden. Any firearms are to be unloaded and left in the care of the management. All pets must be kept on a leash at all times. Management accepts no responsibility for clients' pets becoming part of the food chain or unwitting acting as a bait or lure. Now that cell phone reception has arrived in the Luangwa (of all places!), we request that guests take a 4 hour break from the modern world whilst in the bush and do not take mobile phones on any game-viewing activity. Besides being desperately annoying to other guests, who knows how your ring tone will affect that elephant peaceably walking past?!