Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve
Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve

Rhino Lodge and Light Trail

Breakfast
Available 2026-01-04-2025-11-28
Wake up with a rhino at the bottom of the garden with a light trail package at Rhino Lodge. This renovated former keepers' cottage offers a private garden with views of wandering lechwe and black rhino. In a prime position for easy access to Port Lympne Illuminated, Rhino Lodge's cosy interiors make it the ideal place to celebrate the festive season with friends and family. Your nightlights package includes overnight accommodation at Rhino Lodge, access to Port Lympne Reserve, access to Howletts Wild Animal Park, access to the Port Lympne Illuminated festive light trail and the opportunity to add on a visit to Santa's Grotto!

Price Includes:

  • Access to Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve and Port Lympne Illuminated Light Trail
  • Welcome bottle of Gusbourne on arrival
  • Breakfast
  • Short Break Safari experience at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
  • Access to Howletts Wild Animal Park
  • Use of an electric golf buggy
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free on site parking

Important Information:

  • Arrival at Port Lympne is between 9.30am - 3.30pm.
  • Depart Port Lympne by 2.00pm
  • No cash payments, debit/credit card only

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  • A full valid driving license must be produced upon arrival for use of the golf buggy.
  • A credit or debit card is required upon arrival for pre authorisation of £100 for any room charges throughout your stay
  • Please bring appropriate clothing in case of inclement weather
  • One Short Breaks Safari experience bookable per night of stay
  • Please pre book any animal experiences and dining reservations in advance to avoid disappointment
  • For accessibility requirements, please speak to a member of the team on 01303 234112

Rhino Lodge Facilities:

  • Sleeps up to 5 people. Double ensuite room and single room on ground floor. Master double with ensuite on first floor with views accross the rhino paddock. A travel cot can be requested
  • Heating throughout and log burner
  • Private garden with seating area and firepit overloooking the Rhino paddock
  • Fridge and Nespresso Machine
  • 4K TV in Lounge area and Master Bedroom
  • Toiletries, slippers, bathrobes, hairdryer, all bedding and towels provided
  • Check in 2.00pm and check out 12.00pm

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS

You will have exclusive access to Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve during and outside of normal visitor hours from the day of your arrival to the day of your departure.

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SAFARI EXPERIENCE

Your safari will take you on an adventure through our South American, Asian and African Experience zones where you will see spectacled bears, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, camels and more.

All of our short breaks guests have a safari included in the cost of their stay. What’s more, guests can enjoy their stay knowing that they are directly helping conservation, with all profits from the park’s short breaks going back into Port Lympne’s animal conservation charity work in collaboration with The Aspinall Foundation.

EAT & DRINK

Choose from a variety of home cooked dishes, using local produce and ingredients grown in our kitchen gardens at our onsite restaurants and cafes.

The Garden Room - Warm, welcoming family-friendly dining in a peaceful, relaxed setting. Guests will find everything from classic British plates to modern European favourites, all produced using the very best local and seasonal ingredients Kent has to offer.
Babydoll's - Babydoll’s is a relaxed, authentic Italian restaurant with a family-friendly menu created with a focus on the wood-fired oven at the centre of the open kitchen.
Bear Lodge - Bear Lodge is a much-loved family dining destination for Port Lympne’s visitors and neighbours. The relaxed setting, spectacular views and varied menus are certain to delight your entire pride.

  • Hotel, Treehouse, Hog Deer Creek, Bubble, Forest Hideaway - 3pm check in and 11am check out
  • Pinewood - 3pm check in and 10am check out
  • Bear Lodge - 4pm check in and 10am check out
  • Giraffe Lodge - 2pm check in and 10am check out
  • Tiger Lodge, Wolf Lodge, Rhino Lodge, Lion Lodge -  2pm check in and 12pm check out
  • Giraffe Cottage (April – Sept) 5pm check in, October 3pm check in, (Nov – March) 2pm check in and 10am check out

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate late check-ins for Giraffe Lodges and Giraffe Cottage. 

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