Epic Kent glamping stay on a magical wildlife reserve

Bear Lodge, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

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Back or Front Row tent at Bear Lodge
Back or Front Row tent at Bear Lodge
Front Row tent at Bear Lodge
Back or Front Row tent at Bear Lodge
Back Row tent at Bear Lodge
Back or Front Row tent at Bear Lodge

Property details

Safari tent for up to eight guests at a spectacular wildlife park on the south coast of Kent - includes wildlife reserve entry, one safari ride, and more
  • True slice of the African Savannah by the English coast: Located in the tranquil, bucolic landscape of south Kent, Port Lympne Reserve takes luxury tented accommodation to new heights. Now, you'll have the chance to get up close and personal with their mesmerising bears, with a stylish stay for up to eight friends and family members overlooking the bear enclosure.

  • Bucket-list experiences await: The park is home to a magnificent array of wildlife and endangered species. Entry to reserve park and Howletts Wildlife Park is included in your stay, so go wild and meet some of the beautiful residents - from majestic black rhinos and awe-inspiring Siberian tigers to the pint-size pudu deer, you’re bound to find a favourite.

  • Wine and dine: When hunger strikes, you can dine at The Bear Lodge Restaurant, or at the Garden Room Restaurant nearby. Don't miss a chance to try wood-fired pizza and authentic Italian delights at Babydoll's restaurant, a stylish and comfortable venue named after the last surviving original Howletts.

How to get there

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is located a 25-minute drive from Ashford International and Folkestone Central railway stations; you can grab a bus from both stations to Wild Animal Park bus and coach station, just a moment's walk from the hotel entrance. We recommend travelling by car to make the most of this scenic region.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • True slice of the African Savannah by the English coast: Located in the tranquil, bucolic landscape of south Kent, Port Lympne Reserve takes luxury tented accommodation to new heights. Now, you'll have the chance to get up close and personal with their mesmerising bears, with a stylish stay for up to eight friends and family members overlooking the bear enclosure.

  • Bucket-list experiences await: The park is home to a magnificent array of wildlife and endangered species. Entry to reserve park and Howletts Wildlife Park is included in your stay, so go wild and meet some of the beautiful residents - from majestic black rhinos and awe-inspiring Siberian tigers to the pint-size pudu deer, you’re bound to find a favourite.

  • Wine and dine: When hunger strikes, you can dine at The Bear Lodge Restaurant, or at the Garden Room Restaurant nearby. Don't miss a chance to try wood-fired pizza and authentic Italian delights at Babydoll's restaurant, a stylish and comfortable venue named after the last surviving original Howletts.

How to get there

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is located a 25-minute drive from Ashford International and Folkestone Central railway stations; you can grab a bus from both stations to Wild Animal Park bus and coach station, just a moment's walk from the hotel entrance. We recommend travelling by car to make the most of this scenic region.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Location and what's nearby

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Aldington Road, Lympne, near Hythe, Kent CT21 4PD

Port Lympne sits amidst 600 acres of stunning Kentish landscape, boasting some of the best views on the south coast - on clear days, there are views right over the channel to France. There's a stunning range of species of wild animals, including the largest herd of black rhinos outside of Africa.

The park has a dedicated mission of protecting endangered species and includes species like the Barbary Lion which are extinct in the wild. The park also boasts an extensive agricultural programme, growing vegetables appropriate to the diets of many of the animals, and herbs used in their medicinal cures.