Port Lympne Reserve
Lympne, Hythe, Kent
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
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
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
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 60 accommodation options on-site
13 x Pinewood 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
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 en-suite shower.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Max 8 people
Sleeping up to eight guests and spacious, with comfortable furnishings. Inside there are en-suite facilities, and separate sleeping areas, while out in front you'll find a private deck with comfy chairs
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 en-suite facilities.
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.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Port Lympne Reserve?
Call 01303 264647 to book.
Unfortunately Port Lympne Reserve doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
Check in varies from 2-4pm and check out from 10am-12pm depending on accommodation.
Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted.
Things to do on site and in the Hythe area
Of course, your first step should be to explore the reserve, get up close and personal with the animals and join some of the regular feeding experiences. Go and get to know the black rhino, socialise with the gorillas and giraffes and get up your courage for the tigers, lions, leopards and bears.
The site also offers an incredible range of extra activities which can be booked for reasonable extra charges, such as a dainty afternoon tea experience, junior ranger experiences and guided safari adventures that last several hours.
Or why not learn a new skill? You can take a photography course, learn bushcraft, go zorbing, all right here at the reserve. From helicopter flights, to hot air ballooning, there's more than enough to keep your days packed with excitement.
Interested in staying at Port Lympne Reserve?
Call 01303 264647 to book.
Unfortunately Port Lympne Reserve doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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