Lion Lodge

Step Behind the Velvet Rope... Why it's the Celebs' Choice

For years, Lion Lodge has been the discreet, exclusive sanctuary for those in the spotlight. From the fine dining to the VIP Safari, everything here is designed for a celebrity-level experience. This isn't just a raffle, it's an all-access pass to a life of luxury only a privileged few have known. Don't miss your shot to join the guest list!

Holly Willoughby:

"Thank you to my family for the best birthday weekend Lions and Lie-in's pretty much sums it up...." - As shared on Instagram

Alison Hammond:

"What a lovely stay at @portlympnepark A superb hotel and reserve! Staying at the Lions lodge was a dream and truly unforgettable. Thanks for the invite and looking after me." -  As shared on Instagram

Amanda Holden:

"The chance to wake up with lions just a window away is the most incredible, jaw-dropping experience. If you want a trip that is pure luxury and totally wild, this is it." -(As shared on Instagram

What's Included?

You'll  be unwinding in the outdoor bath, toasting marshmallows on the open fire and exploring the 600 acre wild animal reserve in your own private golf buggy.

As well as experiencing the wonders of Lion Lodge, you will be whisked away on a VIP safari, encountering free roaming herds of giraffes, zebras and camels, topped off with a decadent afternoon tea in the Port Lympne Mansion, then rounding the day off with some fine dining in the stunning Garden Room Restaurant and a breakfast hamper fit for a king delivered to your lodge before check out.

All this could be yours if you purchase a £2.50 raffle ticket today!

Enter now: £2.50 per ticket

Terms & Conditions

Win a Lion Lodge Stay at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve Worth up to £3,255.

• The promoter is: The Howletts Wild Animal Trust (Company no. 04711904) whose registered office is at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, Aldington Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD. Registered Charity number: 1100845
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  The competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years or over except employees of The Howletts Wild Animal Trust, their subsidiaries and their close relatives and anyone otherwise connected with the organisation or judging of the competition.
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  The Howletts Wild Animal Trust’s decision as to those able to take part and selection of winners is final.
  
  
• The cost of each raffle ticket is £2.50.
• Entrants may buy more than one ticket.
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  By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
  
  
• Closing date for raffle ticket purchases/entry will be midnight on Wednesday 31st December 2025. After this date no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
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  The Raffle entries have been capped at 8,000 entries. If the promoter receives this amount of entries the competition will close earlier than the proposed closing date of Wednesday 31st December 2025, and no more raffle ticket purchases will be allowed.  We reserve the right to pause and reactivate sales of the tickets at any point during the raffle period. Purchase of tickets may be suspended out of working hours.
  
  
• The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.
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  The promoter is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this competition.
  
  Prize is as follows:
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  One overnight stay at Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve in Lion Lodge (for up to four people)
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  A Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve Private Ranger Safari (for up to four people)
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  Dinner in the Garden Room (up to four people)
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  Afternoon tea in the Mansion (up to four people)
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  Breakfast hamper delivered to your Lodge (up to four people)
  
  
• Use of private golf buggy
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  Access to Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve on day of arrival and departure, and Howletts Wild Animal Park
  
  
• The prizes are not transferable and subject to availability.
  
  
• One winner will be drawn at random on Thursday 1st January 2025, by The Howletts Wild Animal Trust from all raffle ticket purchases and notified by email. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
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  The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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  The competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by English law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England.
  
  
• Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.
• The information The Howletts Wild Animal Trust collect from you is kept to a minimum, to enable the promoter to contact you if you are successful. The Howletts Wild Animal Trust and Howletts and Port Lympne Estates Ltd may occasionally want to send information about future competitions, offers or updates about the parks, please tick the consent box if you wish to receive this information.