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South Luangwa

Flatdogs Crocodile Nest

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About Flatdogs Crocodile Nest

Family-&-budget-friendly home in one of Africa's greatest wildernesses, the South Luangwa.
This family-friendly tented home is the latest addition to Zambia's legendary Flatdogs Camp situated on the border of one of Africa's greatest game reserves: the South Luangwa National Park. Crocodile Nest is a private home, ideal for a party of 4, from where you can savor the African bushveld and embark on walking safaris, guided game drives and village tours. With nine thousand square kilometers of wilderness on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an unmatched game-viewing experience. Here you can choose to relax in the comfort of your private home or be social at the communal camp and restaurant area.
From $840 per person/per night
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18 Rooms
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The property

Crocodile Nest boasts an inside and outside living-and-dining space, which is tastefully finished in natural tones and pastels. Big sliding doors give you access to a deck, which comes with a private swimming pool, dining tables, pool beds and umbrellas. Inside is a fridge stocked with cold drinks, a kettle and a radio, which allows you to order your meals from the restaurant for delivery. Enjoy your dinner either in the sitting room or on the deck, while overlooking the Luangwa River.

The rooms

Crocodile Nest consists of two spacious, en-suite bedrooms, ideal for a family or two couples. Up to six guests can be accommodated with the addition of two extra beds. Each bedroom has its own entrance onto the deck and comes with beautiful views of the bush and the Luangwa River. Timber furniture is perfectly complimented by canvas textures used throughout the interior. Each room has a mosquito net and the semi-open bathrooms all have hot water.

Activities

The South Luangwa Game Reserve is home to over 100 mammals, 400 bird species and 2000 types of plants - it is undoubtedly an unmatched game-viewing destinations. Leaving from Crocodile Nest, choose between a morning or evening drive, each led by a fully-qualified guide. In the winter months sign up for an all-day game drive and between June and October go on a guided bush walk. Add a touch of culture to your holiday by going on a local village tour.

What you'll love

What you'll love

A partly open-air, beautifully-designed tent, you’ll never have stayed in a ‘house’ quite like the Croc Nest!
Insiders tip

Insiders Tip

You’ll have complete privacy at the house, but when you feel like being social, amble down to the main camp for a bite in the restaurant or to chill by the pool.
Something to think about

Something to think about

The deck and pool are very open so although it’s great for kids, you’ll have to keep an eye on them.
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South Luangwa National Park

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