Book your safari slot and explore all day
Book Port Lympne tickets for a full day of wildlife, walking trails and a pre-booked safari experience across one of Kent's most spectacular reserves. Families can explore 600 acres on foot, spot rare and endangered animals across Carnivore Territory, the Primate Trail and Discovery Zone, and enjoy free animal talks included with every admission.
Your visit starts from 9:30am. You must choose a safari truck time slot when booking and arrive at least 60 minutes before that time - the loading area at Basecamp is around a 15-minute walk from the entrance, and missed safari slots cannot be rescheduled.
Dinosaur Forest is now open. The walking trail features life-sized dinosaur models throughout the reserve and is included in general admission.
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Trusted by 10,000,000 FamiliesStandard day tickets give you entry to Port Lympne Reserve for the day, with walking routes through the reserve and access to included talks and feeds.
Safari timing matters. You must select a safari time when booking, and the reserve advises arriving 60 minutes before your safari time because the loading area at Basecamp is around a 15-minute walk from the entrance.
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Port Lympne is built for families who want more than a short zoo visit. You can spend the day walking through a 600-acre reserve, spotting gorillas, big cats, rhinos, monkeys and more across a mix of wooded paths, open paddocks and viewing areas.
New for Summer 2026: Wild Summer runs from 20 July to 31 August, bringing a vintage-inspired summer celebration to Port Lympne with extra seasonal activities across the reserve. Standard admission still includes access to the park, walking routes, safari truck experience and daily animal talks.
Standard tickets include access to the safari, and a safari time must be selected when you book. The reserve advises arriving 60 minutes before your safari time because the loading point at Basecamp is about 15 minutes from the entrance.
The Safari Truck is included in your admission!
Walking routes take you past gorillas, big cats, rhinos, monkeys and other species across the reserve. Animal talks and feeds are included in admission, with daily timings shown on information boards around the park.
Port Lympne covers 600 acres and the official site recommends 3 to 5 hours for a visit. The terrain includes both flat and hilly sections, so comfortable shoes and realistic timing make a big difference.
Open daily from 09:30. Standard closing is 17:00, with later 18:00 closing during school holidays and bank holidays. Always check your ticket date before travelling.
Port Lympne Safari Park
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, Aldington Road, Lympne, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD, England
Tel: 01303264647
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Last updated: 11:11 08/08/2026
Most asked questions relating to Port Lympne Safari Park.
Every standard day ticket includes full park entry from 9:30am, a pre-booked safari truck ride through the Kentish savannah, access to all walking routes across the 600-acre reserve, and free animal talks and feeds listed on the daily information boards. You'll also have access to Carnivore Territory, the Primate Trail, Discovery Zone, the landscaped gardens, the maze, play areas and Dinosaur Forest. Animal encounters, extended premium safaris and other upgrade experiences are charged separately and are not part of standard admission.
