Flatdogs is the laid-back jewel of the South Luangwa. Perfectly located right on the banks of the Luangwa River, and famously known for it's top-notch dining , it is our go-to camp to stay when we need to stay in Mfuwe but have convenient access to the national park. What's more, it is one of the best places in the entire area to be near elephants! On our most recent trip this past August, while we were in the gorgeously renovated pool chatting with some first time-in-Africa-fellow-American guests, a herd of elephant came thru the camp and chomped on trees right in front of us.

The chalets and tents are great. The showers have great water pressure and nice natural soap/shampoo amenities. Aidy, Jess, Paolo and the rest of the team constantly invest in improvements in the camp and it just gets better and better. They are longtime members of the local community and highly invested in conservation in the Mfuwe area. The game drives are also top notch, with guides who know where the wildlife is, and the little details about animals that keep you intrigued the whole time.

Leading group safaris for Dazzle Africa, we are so appreciative to have Flatdogs as a place to stay in the Luangwa, as our guests always give it rave reviews. We can't recommend it more highly.

Simply the best safari camp we stayed in whether in either Zambia or Kenya!! The managers, Jessie and Ade are the ultimate hosts....kind, friendly, witty, funny, and providing the best African experience you can possibly imagine. They have elephants, impala, pukus, and many more animals that frequently roam through the camp as well as many hippos in the Luangwa river that the camp borders. The food menu is as gourmet as the finest restaurant, with a myriad of choices, all delicious! Their culinary expertise has developed such a reputation that guests at other camps even come to dine here. Our game guide/driver, Yotam, was and is, unequivocally, the best guide in the area. He is an encyclopedia of knowledge of everything in the park...plants, birds, animals, and where to find them. We saw everything possible: leopard, wild dogs, lions, hippos, elephants, giraffe, buffalo, and on and on. Fantastic experience!! The tents were glamping at its best. This is the place to come, bar none, if you go anywhere in Africa. Thanks to all the staff and we hope to see you again soon, Jess and Ade!!! You made our honeymoon better than we could have imagined! All our best to you.....Larry & Patti

Flatdogs in a unique place that offers different amenities that other camps do not and they do so at a price point that is less than some of the higher end luxury camps. They have an al a cart menu at their restaurant that offers a variety of foods meeting every dietary restriction. They have a wonderful pool down by the river that is a great spot to hang in the afternoon in between game drives. Of course the wildlife is fantastic and our guide Geoffrey was superb. But perhaps our favorite part of our visit were the people. Adrian and Jess, along with Paolo, are wonderful hosts who make a huge effort to connect with the guests. We had great conversations with them about local conservation efforts and the future of the country under the new presidency. I highly recommend you add Flatdogs to your itinerary when planning your visit to South Luangwa. They offer a different kind of experience that you won't find at our other camps and the price is right.