Port Lympne Reserve

Port Lympne Reserve offers a mindblowing experience, with stays in luxury lodges, shepherd's huts and cosy pods in the company of incredible animals. Join a unique safari and experience magical creatures, fine restaurants and incredible optional courses and workshops. It's not unrealistic to think that you'll be hand feeding giraffes from your balcony or watching exotic animals play on your patio.

About Port Lympne Reserve

Enjoy the space and exotic animals available at an incredible 600 acre reserve. It's an unforgettable break with friends, family and loved ones where you can recharge and enjoy the company of amazing wild creatures. There are a range of accommodation options on offer, inside the garden of the Asian Experience, there are cosy shepherd's huts at Hog Deer Creek with outdoor seating and a chimenea. At Pinewood there are a range of cosy pods available. The Forest Hideaway accommodations are surrounded by trees and slightly off the ground, with a double bed and a pull out sofa bed it is great for families. There is also Leopard Creek which offers small cosy pods, slightly larger pods and Wigwams with panoramic windows into the Amur leopards enclosure. The Tiger Lodge, meanwhile, offers a window onto the tiger experience and a private balcony with sea views. Its living room faces directly into the tigers home, so expect some unusual neighbours roaming past your window! Bear Lodge and Giraffe lodge are two sets of luxury glamping safari tents, all spacious and luxuriously furnished. The Rhino Lodge is a charming cottage in the centre of the reserve, sleeping four. Here you can watch rhino's at the bottom of your private garden or from around the fire pit. Wolf Lodge is also in a cottage, sleeping four with wolves roaming freely in the wooded garden next door. There is a treetop viewing pod for overlooking this habitat! The Lion Lodge is the most luxurious of the accommodations, a beautifully decorated cabin with picture windows right into the lion enclosure from the master bedroom and living area. There is even an outdoor tub with views over the lion enclosure. The Lookout Bubble are beautifully decorated Glamping Dome's with transparent walls so you can stargaze from the king sized bed and look over the reserve in the mornings. The Treetop Bubble is set on an escarpment and offers panoramic views of the reserve, perfect for a romantic retreat with a king sized bed and a free standing bathtub. The Treehouses sleep up to four with a fully equipped kitchen, this award winning accommodation option takes you into the treetops to overlook the 600 acre landscape. Bedding and complimentary toiletries are included in all accommodations, as well as, 24 hour concierge a golf buggy to move around the reserve and free entrance into the park.

Open from 1 April to 26 October

Facilities and amenities

All accommodation is ensuite with the exception of Pinewood pods which have dedicated toilet and shower facilities. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi and parking.

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Bike hire

Café / restaurant

Communal BBQ

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

Electric hookups

Entertainment

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Fishing

Games room

Glamping

Golf

Horse riding

Hot tub

Kids club

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

RV pitches

Shop

Showers

Swimming pool

Toilet

TV room

Vineyard

Water hookups

Watersports

W.C. disposal

WiFi

There are 60 accommodation options on-site

13 x Pinewood Glamping Pods

13 x Pinewood Glamping Pods

Max 4 people

Each is heated, with two single beds inside plus mattresses, bedding and a double futon. It even comes with handy storage. An accessible pod is also available, please enquire for this when booking.

Hog Deer Creek

Hog Deer Creek

Max 4 people

Enjoy a natural retreat, surrounded by Asian animals in a luxury shepherd's hut and explore the reserve in your personal golf buggy. Inside there's a double bed, two bunk beds, log burner, TV, mini fridge and ensuite shower.

3 x Leopard Creek Cabin

3 x Leopard Creek Cabin

Max 6 people

Luxurious glamping cabin with a bespoke kingsized double bed, sofa, TV and log burner. With an ensuite with complimentary toiletries. There are steps up to a mezzanine level with two single beds for children under 8. Bedding is provided.

2 x Leopard Creek Cubs Glamping Pods

2 x Leopard Creek Cubs Glamping Pods

Max 2 people

Cosy glamping pod with bespoke king sized beds, a log burner, TV and a luxury ensuite with complimentary toiletries and bedding provided. Above the bed there is a stargazing window and bifold doors with an outdoor private seating area with fire pit.

2 x Forest Hideaway

2 x Forest Hideaway

Max 4 people

A cosy glamping cabin with a double bed and a pull out sofa bed with a log burner, a fridge as well as tea and coffee making facilities. There is also a luxury ensuite with complimentary toiletries. With outdoor seating and a fire pit.

2 x Leopard Creek Wigwam

2 x Leopard Creek Wigwam

Max 4 people

Luxurious 7m tall wigwams with panoramic windows and large outside viewing area. Inside is a king sized bed, two single beds, a TV and ensuite

The Lookout Bubble

The Lookout Bubble

Max 2 people

Transparent luxury glamping dome with a king sized bed, a free standing bath and ensuite wetroom. There is a living area with seating and storage too. Equipped with air conditioning, a Nespresso machine as well as panoramic views of the lion enclosure.

The Treetop Bubble

The Treetop Bubble

Max 2 people

Glamping Dome set by a secluded escarpment. Inside is a king sized bed, freestanding bath, wet room and living area with seating. There is also air conditioning and a sleep kit.

Treehouses

Treehouses

Max 4 people

Tree houses with one double bed and two twin beds. Inside is a fully equipped kitchen and open plan living area with a TV and sofas. There is also a bathroom and private furnished balcony.

19 x Bear Lodge

19 x Bear Lodge

Max 8 people

Sleeping up to eight guests and spacious, with comfortable furnishings. Inside there are ensuite facilities, and separate sleeping areas, while out in front you'll find a private deck with comfy chairs

10 x Giraffe Lodge

10 x Giraffe Lodge

Max 2 people

Hand feed the animals from your cosy safari tent with balcony. Inside there are comfy beds, heating, electricity and excellent furniture. Many also include ensuite facilities.

2 x Lion Lodge

2 x Lion Lodge

Max 4 people

A glamping cabin inside the lion's enclosure. Inside is a king-sized bed and a mezzanine level with two singles, there is also a wet room. In the living area there is a fireplace, heating and bespoke furniture. Outside is a balcony and outdoor bath.