Port Lympne Safari Park

We visited the safari park and really had a good time. The animals are well cared for. The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. We went on a 45 minute truck ride round the park and stops on each enclosure to view the animals. We also had afternoon tea in the mansion. The staff were very efficient and service was top notch. I would highly recommend a visit.

Fantastic day out, plenty of clearly cared for animals. Staff were all friendly and so helpful. The park is clean and well looked after. The safari truck was really good. We didn't find drinks over expensive and thought the cost was well worth it.

If you you don't mind the high entry price, are okay seeing only a third of the animals and can live with a lunch bill of around £80, then this is the place for you. Appreciate this is a reserve and not a zoo, however most of the animals were nowhere to be seen. £10 for a burger is pretty outrageous and this applies to pretty much all the food for sale within the venue. I would recommend the truck safari, but won't be rushing back.

We travelled down for the weekend to celebrate our first wedding anniversary and had an amazing time. We enjoyed spending time with all these beautiful animals. I was very impressed with how big the enclosures are for each animal. It was also nice reading about how many of the animals had been released back in to the wild. We are definitely coming back here to stay on site in one of the lodges.

Had to leave a review, this was one of the most considerate reserves I have visited. They truly care about animal welfare and conservation, and you can see this, by the scale of the animal enclosures and equipment. They invest heavily into making conservation efforts and into the animal homes. We loved the safari and the tour guide was very knowledgeable, and although it was busy, it’s a larger reserve so you have the ability to get away from the crowds. The cafes are a bit pricey, but honestly it’s like that everywhere you go, so I’d recommend packing a lunch etc. Overall a lovely day out, at the end we saw a worker in the monkey enclosure feeding and cuddling the monkeys🥹 which honestly was really sweet to see that interaction and know how well cared for the animals are. X

A fantastic day out for the family. A wide variety of animals at this Zoo means you can get up close to some big cats, primates and herbivores, as well as experience breathtaking views. The safari is good but I much less thorough than it used to be a few years ago. If youndont buy additional expensive packages then you won't have as immersion experience as they used to. The foundation should definitely bring that back as it makes the experience so much better. Good facilities around the Zoo, and baby dolls does fantastic pizzas. Overall a lovely day out.

Lovely day out with plenty of gorgeous animals to see. Unfortunately we didn't take part in the safari truck ride as my son couldn't handle the noise and vibrations of the truck. That aside what a fantastic day out. The Dinosaur forest was a huge hit with our kids. We look forward to returning at some point in the future and be able to participate in the safari truck ride 😀

We stayed in one of the Pinewood lodges for a late birthday getaway and it was super! A lovely little lodge, roomy enough for 4 (2a/2c) and warm overnight. We loved seeing the lion and tiger right outside the lodges also - a total treat! The safari is EXCELLENT and our guide was very informative about all the animals we saw. We particularly enjoyed watching the Giraffes and the Gorilla having lunch. Food prices onsite are steep, definitely pack yourself a picnic, there are lots of places to stop and eat with benches along pathways etc for those less able to sit on the ground - with that being said, the park was immaculately tidy with people being respectful of their surroundings. For those with mobility issues, or younger children, I would advise trying to hire a buggy as some of the paths are very steep!

Ethical and beautiful. The hike trail is amazing but if you take the bus tour a giraffe can come right up to the bus! The bus has no windows so it could probably reach its head through! If you're not up for that the hike is better. The only thing is there are a couple animals where you can't get your hopes up about seeing them... the tapirs are always hiding and so are most of the smaller cats. But that doesn't take off a star! It can actually be more fun for kids to stop for a minute and look for them! You can make it a game!!! It's a wonderful place to visit!

Port Lympne reserve is a amazing place to see animals in vast open spaces and I do highly recommend to anyone that particularly wants to see a rhino in a large open area or deer type animals but if you are expecting to see penguins, elephants, lemurs etc then this is the zoo for you. Also the zoo is so vast you cant really walk it as some areas are just for the safari truck tours. However you can easily walk to the gorilla viewing area and pass the rhino area by foot and some wild cats. You can also get to the dinosaur park easily on foot and the dinosaur park is a must to do. Ok you say its just plastic dinosaurs but they are so well done and gives you a real scale of how big a dinosaur was and there are so many dinosaurs even some I have never heard of so I highly recommend anyone to go and see these amazing plastic dinosaurs so interesting. The best I have ever seen however it might be a good idea if they could add some dinosaur noise throughout the woods via speakers. So if you want to go on a mini safari, see rhinos or deer type animals or even have a stay with a difference in a tent or tree house then I highly recommend to go along to Port Lympne.

A great day out for the family. Situated in the grounds of Port Lympnes' 600 acres in Kent. The opportunity to take an African Safari Experience to drive around the park to see some of the animals roaming freely. Some of the park can be accessed by walking, but this can be quite exhausting for some people. There are 90 different species of animal here, many of which have appeared on BBC TVs Roar programme, that was filmed here. There is a mansion and gardens, restaurants, play & picnic areas, with toilets and kiosks located throughout the park.

Nice wildlife park but very very big so if you're unsure of foot then I suggest you use one of the loan wheelchairs. However the terrain is quite bumpy and hilly sometimes so make sure you have a strong carer. Free entry for carer, good disabled facilities and good parking. The usual animals roaming around and a great day out, warning that there's not much shelter around the park if it's raining. Good cafe,

This is our favourite zoo in the UK. My wife & I even got married in the mansion! Our kids always enjoy a trip here, but you have to get the weather right as generally the animals aren't 'locked out' like other zoos so you may see very little.

I've been a regular-ish visitor to Port Lympne for most of my life as we have family in Kent. It's an excellent day out for all ages and is extremely well set-up and organised. Taking a picnic works well and there are plenty of areas set aside for having lunch. Port Lympne is famous for all its primates, particularly its gorillas which provide hours of entertainment. The feeding times for all animals are well advertised so you can plan your day accordingly. They have recently introduced a new safari truck/train which takes people around some of the outer fields. To be honest, the only thing we thought it offered was a chance to see the giraffes in more detail, so unless you find it difficult to get around, I'd skip it (and the extra cost) and walk it insetad. It is pretty expensive but you get lots of bang for your buck (or beasts for your buck) and you are supporting some excellent conservation work. As you can imagine, it gets very busy in the holidays. Reduced prices are available in the winter.

what a lovely day outi go usually once a year. I always have a great day. I own a pub not far away and i always send people in that direction if asked where to visit. Its a great day out for all the family and not only that, there is now a walk through section where lemars walk up to you. Kids love it. I love it! lol. worth the money just maybe take some sandwiches. I normally take a picnic and they don't mind that. Lots of picnic areas. Make sure you see the rhino's first as well. They are to your left as you go in, they close in the afternoon and it is a shame to miss them.

great day out for the whole family, come and spend the whole day here. Fairly expensive, but a large proportion of what you pay goes to valuable conservation work and therefore its worthwhile as there is so much for the family to see and do. Loads of really fun events here all year round so subscribe to their newsletter to keep up to date. they also have a lovely venue for weddings in the mansion house with fabulous views and amazing interior decor for a truely one off event

A fabulous day out for the whole family. Set on the hillside looking out across the marsh to the channel, it offers the chance to see the famous conservation work in place. The park does cover a large area, so it can be quite tiring - there are plenty of places to stop if you wish though.The african safari can take away some of the leg work and allow you to see the large animals roaming free. Although a little expensive it will fill your whole day and there are seasonal offers in the local papers and advertising leaflets

Set in the Kent countryside near Folkestone in Kent, Port Lympne is the sister park to Howletts and run in exactly the same way with conservation in mind and return of animals to the wild. Where Howletts is largely flat, this park is undulating to say the least, and pushing a pram can be hard work up and down the hills. The Gorilla enclosure is a lot of fun. Take a picnic and avoid the cost of lunch in the cafe. Look out for discounted deals for enrty tickets.

Prices are quite expensive (about £12 for adults) But there is enough to see here to last you all day. There is a wide variety of animals on show with some nice woodland walks. It can get quite busy but it covers such a huge area that this isn't really an issue. There are also some nice gardens to walk through with some great views of the marsh.