Eastern Zambia (Southluangwa National Park): Flatdogs - Lodging Near South Luangwa National Park

Published on 04:56pm 07/30/2007 by bwolfe

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If you're going to South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, Flatdogs is the place to stay! It is located as close to the main gate as you can get right along the river. It is truly an amazing place.
Where the hippos grunt in the river during the day & roam through the camp at night, elephants wander freely & the monkeys swing from the trees. You feel like you’re on safari without even leaving the camp.

For the backpacking traveler looking for a great place to set up your tent & cook your own meals to those seeking the comforts of a chalet, meals in the restaurant and a beverage at the bar, and many options in between, Flatdogs offers budget accommodations for you to kick off your safari in Zambia’s greatest National Park. Try a tree house nestled among Ebony trees, often visited by giraffes & elephants. Or, for the greatest game viewing opportunity, set up your sleeping bag on one of their tree stands where you can safely observe the roaming wildlife at night. Just makes sure you hang your mosquito net up there with you or you will be visited by both crawly things & monkeys! No matter where you sleep, you will be amazed by the wildlife sounds at night and be delightfully woken each morning by a chorus of singing birds & excited monkeys. Speaking of monkeys, be sure to securely store your belongings though, because they can cleverly get in to many areas & steal your food… or whatever else they want.

I found the staff here both friendly & helpful. There is a small shop for things like postcards & stuff and a small computer room with internet. Keep in mind, you are in Africa & there are frequent power outages so be sure you type your emails fast.

Flatdogs can help you set up a guided day safari into the park in an open-air 4x4 jeep with opportunities to see elephants, zebras, antelope, crocodiles, hippos, warthogs, lions & so much more. Try a night safari with a chance to see the night predators, or even a guided walking safari in the dry seasons. After your safari, come back to the bar for a cold drink & lounge by the pool.

If South Luangwa National Park is where you’re heading on safari, Flatdogs is the place to be staying.

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