Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Attraction Information
Experience an exclusive safari at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, an authentic UK destination where over 900 remarkable animals from 75 different species roam freely within a 600-acre wild animal park.
Step into the African and Asian wilderness, observing majestic big cats, gorillas, and primates in their natural habitat. Explore the prehistoric realm of Dinosaur Forest as well.
Embark on a thrilling safari, encountering hundreds of breathtaking animals. Travel to South America on a safari truck to see Brazilian tapirs, capybaras, and vicugnas against a backdrop of stunning grasslands. Continue to the African Experience to witness iconic African wildlife and endangered species.
In the Asian Experience, observe water buffalo and deer in their natural habitat. Visit Carnivore Territory to meet Barbary lions, tigers, margays, and other incredible creatures.
Don’t miss this opportunity to embark on your own luxury safari adventure at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve!
Accessibility Information
This attraction has its own car park
This car park has a limited number of disabled spaces near the entrance of the car park.
The disabled parking is roughly 100 metres from the entrance
There is a bridge between the car park and the entrance which includes a ramp.
There is not level access between the main car park and the main entrance.
The car park is concrete laid the bridge between the car park and the main entrance is wooden with a gradient ramp.
Port Lympne Reserve is a combination of flat and hilly terrain with a variety of animal enclosures and paddocks.
There is a steep hill from The Gatehouse entrance to the main park, Basecamp Café and safari truck point.
Most of the walking paths are generally tarmac; however, some are wood chipped, and some have tree roots running underneath them.
The park has steep hills alongside flatter areas.
Some of the safari trucks have been adapted to take wheelchairs and they are equipped with lifts. Each of these trucks accommodates 1 wheelchair. Please ask at the Gatehouse for more information about when these trucks are in use during the day and they will book your safari time on specific adapted truck safaris.
The park has an on-call minibus service for those having difficulties and can transport you to any area required. Please notify any member of staff if you require assistance and this will be arranged.
For more in-depth information on access please refer to the accessibility PDF below.
This attraction has 4 disabled toilets in the following areas:
- Rear of the gatehouse
- Base Camp Cafe
- The Garden Room Restaurant
- Baby Doll’s Wood Fired Restaurant
These toilets features the following:
- Step Free Access
- Wash basin with lever-style tap
- Disposal Facilities
- Handrails to the side of the wash basin and toilet
- Wide entry doorway that opens outwards
For more information on each individual location please refer to the accessibility PDF below.
Assistance dogs are pemiteed within this attraction however there is a policy you must follow please refer to the the policy here – Dog Policy
One free carer will be admitted with a disabled guest when purchasing a day ticket or the carer can purchase a concessionary annual pass which can be passed to any carer who accompanies the disabled person on any visit.
One free carer will be admitted for a single-day visit when a disabled guest purchases a concessionary day ticket or membership.
- Disability Living Allowance Letter,
- Attendance Allowance Letter,
- Incapacity Benefit Letter,
- Blue Badge,
- Access Card.
This attraction offers discounted concession for disabled guests visiting them.
Concessionary tickets are available to purchase at the Gatehouse on arrival, they are not available to purchase online via the website.
To be eligible for the discount you must present evidence in one of the following forms:
- Disability Living Allowance Letter,
- Attendance Allowance Letter,
- Incapacity Benefit Letter,
- Blue Badge,
- Access Card.
Opening Hours
25th March – 24th October
Monday to Sunday 09:30 – 18:30
25th October – 28th March
Monday to Sunday 09:30 – 17:00
Christmas Eve 09:30 – 14:30
Last Entry
2.5 hours before attraction closes
Pricing
Adult – From £26.36
Child (3-15yrs) – From £23.64
Adult Concession – From £24.55
Child Concession – From £21.82
Under 3 – Free
Carer – Free
Location
Aldington Road, Lympne,
Hythe,
Kent,
CT21 4PD,
England