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door showers - are at the end of snaking pathways. Groups of four can consider the 'tree
house,' which has two open-air bedrooms overlooking a flood plain frequented by all
manner of wildlife (a telescope is on hand for star gazing). Four enormous chalets, basic-
ally two-story homes, have mosaic-tiled bathrooms and self-catering facilities - good for
families or small groups (they sleep six).
No longer the go-to-spot for wild expat bacchanals with people literally hanging from
the rafters, Flatdogs bar is still a welcoming spot with a good choice of cocktails and
wine. The restaurant, one of the only places with an à la carte menu open to nonguests,
has a variety of Zambian and international fare like chicken mango curry and
nshima
with
vegetables, and a chalkboard full of daily specials (mains ZMW60). Wildlife drives and
walking safaris are offered at affordable rates and all-inclusive packages are available.
Kapani Lodge $$$
Offline map
( 0216-246015;
www.normancarrsafaris.com
;
all-inclusive per person ZMW2440)
Known as one of the camps Norman Carr built, and intertwined with this pioneer's reputa-
tion, Kapani is set about 4km southwest of Mfuwe Gate overlooking a beautiful oxbow la-
goon frequented by munching hippos and glorious birdlife. The 10 fairly ordinary thatch
and stucco cottages are simply furnished and meals are taken on a large wooden deck that
hangs over the river.
There's a relaxed vibe and the guiding is of top quality; the majority of guests spend
only a night or two here, choosing to shuttle between the company's four smaller rustic
bush camps in the north of the park. It's open all year and runs discounted 'Rivers &
Rainbows' safaris from the end of January through March; an uncommon chance to boat
on the Luangwa River.
For those with deep pockets, Norman Carr Safaris is opening a luxury lodge (all-inclus-
ive rooom rates will likely be around US$1000 per person) called Chizombo on the
nearby site of Carr's original camp.
LODGE
Kafunta $$$
Offline map
( 0216-246046;
www.luangwa.com
; all-inclusive per person ZMW2330; )
Kafunta
has a nice set-up with a vast bar-dining area built around a mango tree offering a wonder-
ful open view of the river and adjacent flood plains. The open-air deck to the front is great
for wildlife viewing, and it's the perfect spot for a candlelit dinner. Apart from a swim-
ming pool there's also a hot tub, which is filled from a local hot spring - not a bad spot to
LODGE
