Start your adventure here!
Staying at Port Lympne Reserve is just the start of your next adventure! Make your stay even more special by booking activities and experiences to fill your days with once in a lifetime encounters and photo opportunities.
No matter how long you choose to stay with us, we've put together some example itineraries to help you plan your short break. Or you can use our Day Planner at the bottom of the page to make your own itinerary!
Two night stay example itinerary
Arrival
Day one
Day two
Arrival
4pm:
Check in
5pm:
Book your place on one of our exciting animal feeding experiences*, with one of our Rangers. Tigers, primates and African painted dogs are the most popular, and others are also available, depending on animal feeding schedules around the reserve.
Our Animal Experiences can also be pre-booked prior to your arrival. Alternatively, book a place on our popular Ranger Safari* and you could find yourself journeying to our Kentish savannahs, alive with Asian and African animals whilst taking in the stunning views*.
*Subject to availability, additional charges apply and pre booking advised. Please see our experiences page for more information and to book.
Day one
DAY ONE.
A.M:
Explore Port Lympne Reserve (entry to the reserve is included in your stay).
Late afternoon:
Enjoy one of our fun activities.*
*small additional charges apply. Please see our full range of Experiences. You can even pre book an activity prior to your arrival.
Evening:
Enjoy one of our many dining options. Afterwards, relax with friends and family while you toast marshmallows on the fire pit, as the sun sets in the distance.
Download our restaurant guide.
Day two
DAY TWO.
10am:
There’s still plenty of time for adventures and you still have complete access to Port Lympne for the rest of the day, to catch up on anything you might have missed. You could also take the 30 minute drive to our sister park Howletts, near Canterbury, for the perfect end to your safari mini break or experience walking with lemurs.
(Entrance to Howletts Wild Animal Park is included in all stays).
Three night stay example itinerary
Arrival
Day one
Day two
Day three
Arrival
4pm:
Check in
5pm:
Meet one of our Rangers and book your place on one of our popular Animal Feeding Experiences*, where you will be able to watch up close as the tigers enjoy their tea, or the African painted dogs savour their supper!
*small additional costs apply, subject to availability. Animals will vary, depending on Keeper feeding rotas.
Evening:
Enjoy dinner in one of our popular restaurants or cafes*. Enjoy delicious dining at the Port Lympne Hotel, Italian dishes at Babydoll's Wood Fired Pizza Restaurant, family favourites at Pinewood Café and Bear Lodge.
*pre booking advised, subject to availability. Download our restaurant guide.
Day one
DAY ONE
A.M:
Explore Port Lympne to see over 900 animals (entry to the reserve is included in your stay). Jump on board a safari truck and journey to the South American, Asian and African Experiences. Treat yourself to lunch in Carnivore Territory and explore on foot around the wildlife park.
Late afternoon:
Top off your day with one of our range of outdoor activities*.
*small additional charge.
Evening:
Relax and take in the stunning sunset, as you toast marshmallows at the fire pit.
Day two
DAY TWO
Explore more of Port Lympne or even our sister park Howletts (entry to Howletts Wild Animal Park is included with all stays).
During peak season, our Rangers will be holding fact-packed animal talks and activities at various times during the day, so don’t forget to check the information boards, or pick up an itinerary from your host, so you don’t miss out.
Evening:
Try a different dining experience at one of our popular restaurants or cafes.
Day three
DAY THREE
10am:
There’s still time to explore and you still have free entry to Port Lympne Reserve and our sister park Howletts. See the largest herd of African elephants in the UK at Howletts and even walk with lemurs, as the curious primates explore the branches above and around you.
Dining
We use the very best seasonal produce from our own vegetable and herb gardens and locally sourced ingredients wherever we can in our restaurants.
Babydoll's Restaurant
Restaurants
Pinewood Cafe
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Bear Lodge Clubhouse
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Treehouse Clubhouse
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Using home grown produce
Experiences
What else can you do at the Reserve?
Click the bookmark buttons on the experiences below to create your own itinerary for your stay. If you'd like some advice or more information please call us on 01303 264647 and we'll be delighted to help.
Your personal day planner
Below is a list of activities that you have added to your planner. Make sure you print off the day's itinerary! If any of the activities have a cost, don't forget to book them before you visit or ask at Guest Services when you arrive.
9:30am to 6:30pm
Last admission is 3:30pm
9:30am to 5:00pm
Last admission is 2:30pm
If you are travelling by road Port Lympne Reserve lies on the B2067, and is just past Ashford, Kent, 5 minutes from J11 of the M20.
What's Included?
- Free entry to Port Lympne Reserve and Dinosaur Forest
- Free entry to Howletts Wild Animal Park
- Complimentary parking
- Free WIFI
- TV (Excluding Giraffe Lodge, Bear Lodge and Pinewood pods)
- Towels and bath robes (excludes Bear Lodge)
- Bedding
- Molton Brown toiletries (excludes Pinewood pods and Bear Lodge)
- Selected accommodations have free use of a golf buggy for the duration of your stay - valid driving licence required
For a full list of what is included with each accommodation please see our short breaks pages. If you have any questions please contact our Short Breaks team on 01303 234112 or email us
