Reviews of Flatdogs Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
78 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Flatdogs Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Flatdogs Camp: stay in Jackalberry Tree House review"
The service was very good
It was very relaxing
We saw a lot of wildlife at the the waterhole" See all these reviews: 15n in Zambia
"Flatdogs Camp: stay in luxury tent review"
The game drives were excellent.
Our first guide Jarvis was amazing and very knowledgeable. The second guide was not so great" See all these reviews: 15n in Zambia
"Flatdogs Camp review"
Kennedy was a brilliant guide, very knowledgeable but also good fun - we really enjoyed our time with him. Smart, the spotter was great too. Unfortunately our son was ill during our time here but the owners could not have been more helpful. They organised a doctor and were very flexible when we thought we might need to change our plans, fortunately we did not need to do so in the end.
The elephants and giraffe visiting the watering hole by the treehouse remains a highlight of our trip. Apparently the area around the entrance to the park is considered to be a very busy area but we didn't find it to be a problem at all." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
"Great place to start our safari"
Due to unavailability, we stayed first night in standard tent before moving to luxury tent for the last 2 nights. Although the camp is larger than any other camps we stayed in this trip, we never feel crowded. Dining is private and flexible which we enjoyed. Food and service were excellent.
We informed them that we want to do walking safari and they managed to arrange for us one morning - very nice. We spent 2 full days with Jonathan as our driving guide and Kenneth as walking guide - thought they were both great. On our last night drive, we saw 4 lioness killed a puku - first time we witnessed a kill and it was such a memorable experience. I thought there were too many vehicles for any leopard sightings which is probably understandable staying in this area of the park which is relatively more busy.
Would not hesitate to stay at Flatdogs Camp again next time we visit South Luangwa" See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
"Flatdogs Camp review"
The welcomes back from game drives and friendly staff made for a happy atmosphere. It was easy to meet people and enjoy company (or not) as desired. Accommodation was chalets, very comfortable, clean and spacious. The game drives were somewhat compromised for me by the number of vehicles using the park and, for me, the night spotlight drives went on a bit long.
Otherwise I think the camp is great value for money. I really enjoyed the 4.5 hour game drive to transfer me to Tafika. The vehicles gradually disappeared and the game was varied. Most people I know would be happy at Flatdogs with the comfort electricity, wifi and a pool provides. It is a great starting point for those on safari for the first time." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
"Flatdogs Camp review"
The tent was great and it was fantastic that elephants and hippos could just walk around! Safari drives/ walk great fun.
The night drives could be shorter though." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 3n in Zimbabwe
"Fabulous Flatdogs "
Everything food & drink wise can be served in your accommodation or at the main site, brilliant efficient laundry service and someone always on hand to help you (thank you Ken!). Really was a restful brilliant place to stay would highly recommend.
Flatdogs also as a camp was wonderful.
The game drives magical and so informative our guide Yotam was fantastic, fun and so determined to get us to see what we wanted to see. We saw everything we wanted to see and more. The camp is in a great location to the national park so easy to get into the bush! We also had a whole day in the bush with a bush brunch and siesta out in the open bush fantastic food and great to have the time to take things at our own pace, a wonderful treat for Pauls 50th birthday. Thank you.
The owners Adrian and Jess are wonderful hosts and instil such friendliness throughout the whole camp and all of the staff it really does make a difference, nothing is a problem and the staff are all absolutely phenomenal.
The food - well you definitely won't go hungry there is so much on offer, great variety and wonderfully cooked a veritable treat every single day - cream tea, passionate fruit cake before your night drive yes please!
Would highly recommend !" See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
"Flatdogs Camp review"
The addition of the new pool area is perfect. It's so good that I skipped game drives so I could fully relax in camp, especially when we encountered 43 degrees heat. Will also help you to cool down from hot nights. I found the nights still bearable even in October as there is a powerful fan in the tent. The camp is an awesome place to unwind and just chill. The restaurant has so much variety, you have to stay for a long time to finish the whole menu.
You regularly see elephants, pukus, impalas, baboons, bushbucks roaming through camp, occasionally also buffalos and hippos. Great safety measures are in place that everyone can happily coexist.
Jess and Adrian perfectly organized my Covid Test which can be taken in the camp. You get the result back and it just took 3 hours. So this is helpful, so that stop-overs in Lusaka just for the purpose of a Covid-Test are not needed. They print the test out for you, the QR code can be scanned with your mobile phone when applying for the GlobalHaven certificate (which nobody wanted to see at the airport anyway). The Covid certificate was accepted in South Africa, so it's all reliable.
The Game Drives were nice, the other travelers I was mixed with were a good fit. We actually had a lot of fun. Sightings wise, was a lucky week that the 21 wild dogs I have seen at Puku Ridge earlier moved on to the Mfuwe Lodge area and we could see them in two more game drives. Sightings of leopards and lions was less often than I experienced in 2017 (which was Aug/Sep), probably due to the heat. Still, we had some cool moments with leopards as well." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
"Flatdogs Camp review"
The pool area is very nice." See all these reviews: 16n in Zambia
"Flatdogs Camp review"
Our guide Joffrey was excellent. We saw so much on the one day of safari, both mammals and birds, as well as our interesting drive to transfer us through the park to our onward camp in the north, Kaingo... Traveling at the moment in the time of Covid we only encountered one other vehicle (the couple we flew in with), even in this busier part of the park. Priceless.... The camp staff and management, Kennedy, Aiden, Jesse could not have been more welcoming . Highly recommended, especially the Croc's Nest..... and just about when we were about to leave we got to see the Wild Dogs right in the camp off the deck of the very cool Jackleberry Treehouse...." See all these reviews: 16n in Zambia
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