Prosper is off to University

Prosper is off to University

Jamie and I are thrilled to confirm Prosper has successfully registered at the Mulungushi University September 2, 2017 Mulungushi University info, confirmed accommodation and meals at the university campus and has commenced his studies Monday September 11, 2017. He is...
What do we miss the most?

What do we miss the most?

1. Sorrento crockery 2. the beach and the Pacific ocean 3. The Esplanade and north head at Manly 4. kids, kids in law, grand kids 5. family and friends 6. privacy 7. Thai food – Oh I miss this so much…..Yok Thai Neutral Bay 8. A good hairdresser I hate...
Dilla and Poppy our camp dogs

Dilla and Poppy our camp dogs

Meet Dilla and Poppy the camp dogs, as you can see they have a really tough life at Flatdogs well not really! The dogs are Jess and Ade’s babies and have grown up living with pukus, baboons, monkeys, elephants, bush bucks, giraffe, guests and the staff of...
Flatdogs glorious food

Flatdogs glorious food

Generally safari camps throughout Africa have set times for meals around the safari activities and offer smorgasbords. The high end camps do offer table service though still offer a limited selection of starters, mains and desserts due to limited access to fresh...
Church Alley

Church Alley

I love to run and Church Alley is my sanctuary of safety. Located in the village there are no elephants, few cars and very few village people. It is soft sand and great in the wet season as the water disperses quickly. It is my...
Sweet Harold Shuumbwamuntu

Sweet Harold Shuumbwamuntu

Harold our wonderful Harold, it is hard to put into words what Harold has contributed to Jamie and I over the past 18 months of our time here at Flatdogs. Harold is the head of HR which is a massive responsibility at Flatdogs with over 80 staff and just like back in...
Our beautiful Zambia – stats

Our beautiful Zambia – stats

Zambia Stats – The below statistics are from various resources as of July 2017 • The population of Zambia is 13,475,000 • The medium age of the population of Zambia is 17 years • 46% of Zambians are under the age of 14 years whilst just under 2.5% are over 65...
Meet the Temminck ground Pangolin

Meet the Temminck ground Pangolin

Today I took Cathy and Carlos who are from Los Angeles on a CSL Base tour. Cathy has been in childcare for the past 10 years and when she returns from her Africa trip is commencing a 2 year degree in Vet Assistant. I thought Cathy and her Dad would benefit from a...
Flatdogs Camp great team effort

Flatdogs Camp great team effort

1. Ade MD and Finance controller 2. Jess Reservations and marketing Operations Manager 3. Paolo Director of Human Recourses, Hospitality and Community Projects 4. Harold Shuumbwamuntu 5. Lydia Camp Managers 6. Wendy and Jamie 1 March 2016 – 15 January 2018...
Pod casts – a life saver

Pod casts – a life saver

Nothing new though they are a life saver. I am committed to learning something new everyday during our time in Zambia and the pod casts are truly amazing. ABC, Dr Karl, Health one, Food one and the ultimate one of all “Gardening Australia” They stop the...