PORT LYMPNE
PORT LYMPNE HOTEL & RESERVE
ucked away in a quiet corner of the Kent
Tcountryside yet just an hour from London , the 600- acre Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve near Folkestone is a hidden gem for animal lovers .
The reserve is home to more than 900 rare and endangered animals , 14 different ways to stay the night , three on-site restaurants and an authentic safari experience which transports guests across a unique 100-acre Kentish savannah . Seats on Port Lympne ’ s iconic truck safari are included with all overnight stays and day tickets . However , guests can choose to upgrade to a longer , more immersive ranger-led safari or book an unforgettable animal experience , allowing them to get up close and perhaps even feed their favourite animals . As visitors explore the sprawling reserve , they will come face-to-face with animals including gorillas , three different species of rhino , tigers , giraffe , zebra and many more .
Port Lympne ’ s overnight stays range from cosy cabins and treehouses to wildly popular luxury lodges adjoining the lion and tiger enclosures . The most popular of these accommodations is undoubtedly Lion Lodge , a fully immersive experience where guests have the rare opportunity to sleep with lions . The lodges feature picture windows with views directly into the lion enclosure from the open-plan living room and master bedroom . Guests can even enjoy an outdoor bath while they watch the lions . For larger parties of up to eight , Bear Lodge glamping tents offer a great outdoors experience with wild neighbours – overlooking the spectacled bear habitat ! Complete with a cosy living space and log burner , the lodges , perched on the hilltop , provide the perfect base in the Kentish savannah with a touch of rustic charm . Whichever way you choose to stay , Port Lympne promises a wonderfully wild experience .
For more information , visit PortLympne . com .
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