Avid animal-lovers of the capital city, gather round. If you fancy taking a walk (or a snooze) on the wild-side; we may have just found the next adventure for you to embark on. Just 90 minutes from Londonyou’ll find Port Lympne – an incredible safari park, set within 600 acres of stunning Kent countrysidethat’ll genuinely make it difficult for you to believe that you haven’t somehow been transported to an African savanna.
Port Lympne Safari Park
Port Lympne is a breeding sanctuary for rare and endangered animalsgiving more than 700 animals (belonging to over 90 different species) a safe place to roam and call home. From Kent’s only spectacled bears to the UK’s largest herd of black rhinos; you can get up close and personal to an incredible array of wildlife at Port Lympne. And if you want to tick a safari off of your bucket list, without having to make too much of a dent in your bank balance or annual leave allowance; this is – without a doubt – the place to go.
You can absolutely head to Port Lympne for the day and experience one of their epic safaris. You’ll be given the chance to climb on board one of the safari trucks, and spot the legendary likes of giraffes, zebras, rhinos, wildebeests, and antelopes from your window. But if it’s a truly unique experience you’re after, we’d highly recommend you staying the night at Port Lympnewhere you can fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the nearby animals, and wake up mere moments away from them.
Overnight stays at Port Lympne
There are 14 different overnight options at Port Lympne, each of them ranging in price and luxuriousness. There’s the Giraffe Lodgewhere you can glamp alongside some gorgeous long-necked neighbours. There’s a luxurious Lion Lodgewhere you’ll be within roaring distance of – you guessed it – the lion enclosure. There’s a treehouse, a 4-star hotel, some family glamping pods, and even a cosy shepherd’s hut. They truly have something to suit everybody.
Each of Port Lympne’s overnight stays include a trip (or sometimes two) on the safari truck and access to the wildlife park (and their sister-site, Howlett’s). And there are plenty of extra bits-and-bobs that can be added to your stay to make it extra special. And the very best part? By enjoying a stay at Port Lympneyou’re directly contributing towards the care of the animals and the park’s international conservation work being done in collaboration with The Aspinall Foundation (a charity that has helped release hundreds of animals back into the wild). What’s not to love?
You can find out more about the overnight experiences at Port Lympne and plan your visit here.
📍Port Lympne Safari Park, Aldington Road, Hythe, CT21 4LR.
