The first of its kind worldwide, Lion Lodge offers a truly unique experience to holiday with Port Lympne’s resident lions
Stay in your very own spacious timber lodge immersed in the lions’ habitat with large panoramic windows capturing exclusive views of these majestic animals.
What's included?
Entrance to Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Entrance to Howletts Wild Animal Park for the duration of your stay (subject to seasonal opening hours). Please note, during Winter Season (20th November - 29th March), Howletts is open 10am - 4pm on weekends and school holidays.
Welcome bottle of Gusbourne on arrival
Full English breakfast
Short Break Safari
Use of a golf buggy from check in to check out (drivers license to be shown upon arrival)
Free Wi-Fi
Scandanavian wood fired outside bath
Free on-site parking
A UNIQUE STAY
Lion Lodge sleeps up to four guests. The ground floor master bedroom includes a king bed, and the mezzanine floor features two single beds - plus a luxury bathroom with a walk-in monsoon shower. Large viewing areas of the lion enclosure in the living spaces make lion lodge a truly unique stay.
THE EXPERIENCE
A once in a lifetime opportunity to wake up to the call of the lions from your own rural retreat.
With views stretching across the Kent countryside, guests can lounge in their own private garden or unwind in the wood-fired bath, providing the unmissable experience of relaxing next to the Port Lympne pride.
THE ACCOMMODATION
Your lodge includes an open fireplace, bespoke furniture and underfloor heating.
Lion Lodge has been designed with an interior that immerses you in the local countryside while offering an exclusive view of the life of the lion pride.
Exclusive Access
LION LODGE
Safari Experience
LION LODGE
Eat & Drink
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Exclusive Access
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS
Admission to Howletts Wild Animal Park is also included in your stay from 9.30am to close on the day of departure. Guests have the use of a private golf buggy for the duration of their stay to explore Port Lympne Reserve (with a valid driving license).
Safari Experience
SAFARI EXPERIENCE
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, in collaboration with our partner charity, The Aspinall Foundation.
Eat & Drink
EAT & DRINK
Enjoy gluten friendly pizza and authentic Italian dishes at Babydoll’s Wood Fired Pizza, or bistro style dishes at Port Lympne Hotel Restaurant. Alternatively, relax in the tranquillity of the unique Moroccan Courtyard at (open spring & summer) Port Lympne Hotel, serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
Location
Lion Lodge is partially set within the lion’s habitat, offering unparalleled views of the pride. Guests also have access to their own private gardens overlooking the 600 acre reserve, while being only a short walk through the landscaped terraces to the bar and restaurant at Port Lympne Hotel. Or why not venture further afield on your complimentary buggy and try foods such as authentic Italian cuisine at Babydoll’s- all within the grounds of Port Lympne.
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Frequently
asked questions
All short breaks include our iconic truck safari. Enhanced safaris are available to book with the concierge.
No, the animals are in large enclosures designed to resemble their natural habitat as closely as possible.
Gift shops, play areas, experience days & enrichment workshops, keeper talks, and other seasonal activities are available. Make sure to visit Dinosaur Forest at Port Lympne.
STAY AT LION LODGE
PORT LYMPNE RESERVE
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is home to amazing wildlife and incredible views. See over 800 animals and over 73 species at this award winning park. As well as the lions who live just a whisker away, you'll also discover gorillas, bears, cheetahs, giraffes and many more as you explore the rest of the Reserve.
PORT LYMPNE RESERVE
Journey through the African and Asian experiences, all included free in your short break, to see rhinos, giraffes, wildebeest, zebra and many more. There are plenty of attractions to keep the kids occupied and for that quiet time, enjoy our walks and views, then visit the 4* Port Lympne Hotel bar and restaurant to unwind.
Port Lympne supports The Aspinall Foundation and together we fund the protection, breeding, and rewilding of rare & endangered species. Since 1984 over 320 animals have successfully been returned to the wild including 70 gorillas, 8 rhino and hundreds of Javan primates.