The Summer's Wildest Family Staycation
Looking for a summer holiday in the UK with a wild twist? Port Lympne Reserve could be your perfect choice. With 14 different ways to stay with neighbours including lions, tigers and cheeky hog deer, Port Lympne Reserve is a hidden gem in the Kent countryside, just over an hour from London.
Join us for an unforgettable summer staycation at Port Lympne , where you will experience unforgettable animal encounters before embarking on an authentic African-style safari across our unique Kentish savannah!
Every short break comes with access to Port Lympne, seats on our iconic truck safari AND access to our sister park, Howletts. Selected accommodation also includes your own private golf buggy to explore the Reserve.
Best for Gathering the Whole Pride
Gather the whole pride for a magical summer holiday at Port Lympne. These accommodation choices offer flexible spaces, ideal for big family adventures in the summer sunshine.
Best for Value
Our unforgettable experiences that support vital animal protection efforts whilst immersing you in the natural surroundings of the reserve.
Best for Luxury Getaways
Explore our stunning reserve in your personal golf buggy, eat and drink at a variety of restaurants, book experiences and enjoy nature.
Meet the New Arrivals
Get up close with our adorable baby animals, from playful cubs to tiny antelope. Born right here at the reserve, these little ones are full of energy and wonder. Don’t miss the chance to witness their first steps, tumbles and mischiefs.
Daily Safaris
Explore our 600-acre reserve on a guided safari and see giraffes, rhinos, and more. With daily departures, our safaris bring you face-to-face with some of the planet’s most incredible creatures, all from the comfort of a safari truck.
Dinosaur Forest
Take a prehistoric adventure through our Dinosaur Forest, where beasts roar back to life. It’s an unforgettable journey for kids, with educational facts and photo ops around every corner.
Delicious Dining
Refuel with delicious options surrounded by stunning wildlife and summer scenery. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a leisurely lunch, our food is as wild as the setting.
Where to Eat
With home cooked food made with fresh produce, you'll be sure to find a family favourite. From Basecamp café, Italian dishes at Babydoll's or The Garden Restaurant & Bar.
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There's so much more at Port Lympne...
We’re not just an award-winning wild day out and we’re not just a charity with conservation at our heart. We take good care of our animals and good care of our guests, too! There’s nowhere in the world quite like Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve.
Jane, June 2024
The best staycation ever
Took my husband here for his 60th birthday as a surprise with our family. I booked Giraffe Cottage (sleeps 8). It was just incredible from start to finish. The booking process was amazing. The staff couldn't have been more helpful. Upon arrival they were incredibly discreet so my husband had no idea what last ahead. The hotel and grounds are exquisite. He was blown away. We had lunch in the bar and then had a private jeep safari to our cottage. We got to see amazing animals close up and it was life changing. The cottage itself was beautiful and our chef was waiting for us. We were presented with Prosecco, warm bread and olives and a lit fire in the garden. Our 3 course meal was served in the cosy kitchen. All delicious and beautifully presented to us. After dinner we went down to the Giraffe Lodge and stood on the balcony overlooking the most unbelievable vista and surrounded by giraffe, zebra and deer. Just awe inspiring. After a cooked breakfast prepared by our chef the following morning, we were collected for part 2 of our jeep safari. My husband and I then had a 1-hour giraffe encounter and fed them by hand. Wow. What an experience. Altogether simply magical in every way. Loved every second. Cannot recommend Port Lympne more highly.
Lyn, Feb 2025
The Best Ever Weekend at Port Lympne Reserve
Two families stayed in shepherds' huts next to each other in Deer creak for one night, and we had the most amazing time. We went on a safari over an hour, seeing the animals, and the lady driving had extensive knowledge about the animals and their countries of origin. We loved it. The staff across the site were upbeat, and helpful. The food onsite was lovely, the golf buggies were an absolute must as the site is massive, allowing us to see far more than we would have on foot. We also visited Howletts, which was included in our stay and that too was incredible. The elephants were definitely worth seeing; all the animals were in excellent condition had plenty of space, it really felt like we on safari in the jungle, we will definitely be going back in summer to enjoy the outside evening time with the animals
Trudy, Nov 2024
Lovely Winter Walks at Port Lympne
We stayed in Pine Pods with a fire pit and marshmallow, tv room with pool table… great food and cocktails £ in the Hotel and Babydolls. We really enjoy the Safari, so much we did it twice, It’s a lovely winter walk, we walked round dinosaur Park and also going to the other zoo Howlett in Canterbury for free, yay I think we got our steps in LoL Great weekend away
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Your visit means more
Simply by enjoying a short break with us, you are directly contributing to the care of the animals in our parks here in the UK and supporting the trailblazing overseas work of our partner charity, The Aspinall Foundation (charity number 326567). Thanks to the generosity of guests like you, The Aspinall Foundation has released more than 75 gorillas, 41 Javan gibbons, 14 Javan grizzled langurs, 125 Javan ebony langurs, 12 European bison, 8 black rhinos and many more animals back to the wild!
