Fruit Bat Safari: Day-by-day

A fun, friendly camp, Flatdogs is a justifiably popular stalwart of South Luangwa's safari scene. The local nickname for the crocodile, ‘flatdog’, was an apt name choice when the original backpacker haven was opened in 1992 at the old crocodile camp.

Flatdogs is unrecognisable from those early days, but has retained the friendly, chilled atmosphere which made it so popular. Today, Flatdogs enjoys a super riverfront location, just outside the national park, with plenty of shade from winterthorn & mahogany trees. It’s an extensive & imaginatively designed camp just outside of the park and with some of Mfuwe’s friendliest staff waiting to welcome you. Owners Ade, Jess and Paulo exude warmth and hospitality, an attitude which extends to every member of staff.

Part of Flatdogs' charm is its proximity to wildlife – it may be outside the park, but it's right on the river where a great deal of wildlife wanders by to drink, from shy bushbuck to elephants and hippos. A good population of giraffe are attracted by the acacia trees and some very cheeky baboons hang out here too.

There’s a wide range of accommodation available, from classic safari tents to chalets, a villa & two super, exclusive-use safari pads. With 100Ha of space, everything is well spread around the grounds where there’s an open-plan bar, 2 lovely swimming pools & an all-day, à-la-carte restaurant serving delicious meals. Wildlife and cultural activities can be booked with ease.

"wish we had stayed more days"

AlicefromKansas

Arrived 28 May 2023, 2 nights

For a good-value safari with a bit more flexibility than camps and lodges sometimes offer, then Flatdogs delivers. See our full report on Flatdogs Camp

Wasa Lodge is located in the remote Kasanka National Park in northern Zambia.

"... if you go here, it should be for the bats and the sitatunga ..."

Mr JfromCoventry

Arrived 4 Nov 2020, 3 nights

Wasa is usually best visited in combination with its sister-camp in the park, Luwombwa Lodge as well as some other remote areas in northern Zambia and is a great spot for an off-beat safari and keen birders alike. See our full report on Wasa Lodge

A fun, friendly camp, Flatdogs is a justifiably popular stalwart of South Luangwa's safari scene. The local nickname for the crocodile, ‘flatdog’, was an apt name choice when the original backpacker haven was opened in 1992 at the old crocodile camp.

Flatdogs is unrecognisable from those early days, but has retained the friendly, chilled atmosphere which made it so popular. Today, Flatdogs enjoys a super riverfront location, just outside the national park, with plenty of shade from winterthorn & mahogany trees. It’s an extensive & imaginatively designed camp just outside of the park and with some of Mfuwe’s friendliest staff waiting to welcome you. Owners Ade, Jess and Paulo exude warmth and hospitality, an attitude which extends to every member of staff.

Part of Flatdogs' charm is its proximity to wildlife – it may be outside the park, but it's right on the river where a great deal of wildlife wanders by to drink, from shy bushbuck to elephants and hippos. A good population of giraffe are attracted by the acacia trees and some very cheeky baboons hang out here too.

There’s a wide range of accommodation available, from classic safari tents to chalets, a villa & two super, exclusive-use safari pads. With 100Ha of space, everything is well spread around the grounds where there’s an open-plan bar, 2 lovely swimming pools & an all-day, à-la-carte restaurant serving delicious meals. Wildlife and cultural activities can be booked with ease.

"Staff extremely friendly, helpful, interested, welcoming. Couldn't ask for more."

RSCfromBristol

Arrived 4 Aug 2024, 6 nights

For a good-value safari with a bit more flexibility than camps and lodges sometimes offer, then Flatdogs delivers. See our full report on Flatdogs Camp