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Safari Lodges At West Midlands Safari Park

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First look at new UK safari lodges where you can watch lions from your bedroom

West Midlands Safari Park has unveiled its new luxury lion lodges, which let visitors sleep up close and personal with the Bewdley park's bachelor beasts, Havoc, Hodge, Harabi and Hercules

• 10:24, 4 Jul 2023
• Updated 10:32, 4 Jul 2023

Incredible new luxury lion lodges let you spend the night surrounded by the king of the jungle.

West Midlands Safari Park has unveiled the amazing new pods which take wildlife enthusiasts as close to its fearsome pride as its possible to safely get.

Surrounded by the luxuries of a high-end hotel room, including a roaring fire and large television, groups of up to six can settle themselves in the lodges for a unique experience.

Large windows out of the cabins offer panoramic views of the lions’ new habitat where the magnificent big cats eat, sleep and play.

The four bachelor brothers on show are Havoc, Hodge, Harabi and Hercules who are a tightly bonded pride but not beyond launching into a ferocious show of strength with the occasional spot of play fighting.

Not only do the lodges let guests get incredibly close to the magnificent animals, staying alongside the lions for a prolonged period of time lets you witness their changing moods throughout the day.

In fact, you could spot them patrolling the ground outside the lodges,coming within a whisker's breadth of visitors.

The accommodation has two bedrooms with king-sized beds, one of which also has twin single bunk beds, perfect for young adults or children.

Thrown in with access to the lodge is a two day ticket to the safari park and a two day ride wristband for use in the theme park section.

Prices start from £790 per night for two guests, with additional adults costing £175 per night, £125 per child aged three to 15-years-old, and £20 for under-3s.

Once you've made the trip to the park Bewdley, Worcestershire, there are plenty of other sights to keep you busy after you've got up close and personal with the lions.

West Midland Safari Park is home to a variety of all-weather attractions, including four miles of drive-through safari, the largest animatronic dinosaur exhibit in the UK and over 20 rides.

Around 140 different species call the park home, including cheetah, elephants, giraffes and rhinos, to name but a few.

Those who are enthusiastic about history will enjoy walking among the lost giants in the Land of the Living Dinosaurs and feeling the chill in the Ice Age exhibit.

Project manager Neil James told Express and Star: "We wanted the lodges to feel like they were part of the landscape and like they've always been there, so the plants and trees we've selected have been paramount to the design and we've tried to pick on an aesthetic which was quite raw and ragged.

"Internally, we've tried to get the external architecture feeling like you're really sort of nestled in your own national park and it's definitely the sort of place I would stay, so I think these one-off experiences are the way forward and what people are looking for.

"We've really tried to encapsulate the spirit of Africa in this and there aren't many places where you can be literally nose to nose with an African Lion with just a piece of glass separating you, plus you sometimes wonder if you are staring at them or they're staring at you."

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Safari Lodges At West Midlands Safari Park

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" Get there early, leave bags at reception enjoy park and still have plenty of time to relax in amazing lodges. "

" Couldn’t fault it "

" Take your own drinks, especially alcohol. "

" Bring your own microwave meals/ snacks. "

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• Excellent 483
• Very Good 75
• Terrible 18
• All languages ( 611 )
• English ( 611 )

" Book mid-week, as the park and safari are a bit quieter then. "

" Get there early, leave bags at reception enjoy park and still have plenty of time to relax in amazing lodges. "

" Couldn’t fault it "

" Take your own drinks, especially alcohol. "

" Bring your own microwave meals/ snacks. "

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Experience lions in the most unique way

Lion Lodge is the most luxurious overnight accommodation at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve in Kent. This fully immersing experience gives guests the chance to sleep with lions! These unique lodges, named Kikuyu and Jibana, offer guests the incredible opportunity to immerse themselves in the lives of Kamari and Hasani, our truly majestic African lions. 

The first of its kind worldwide, the Lion Lodges are timber clad, Manhattan loft style buildings, set within the lion’s natural and spacious habitat. Featuring picture windows in both the master bedroom and the open plan living area, guests will be just a breath away from magnificent lions.

For the chance to sleep with the lions   call 01303 234112 and book now .

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Give the gift of an overnight stay at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, where choices of short breaks range from seasonal glamping to luxury lodges and can include the opportunity to wake up in a tiger’s world at Tiger Lodge or come face to face with a magnificent lion at Lion Lodge.

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A unique and immersive overnight stay, where you can wake up to a lion at your window! Enjoy stunning views of the Kent coast from your private balcony and explore the Reserve by golf buggy.

The beautiful living area features a huge open fire place, underfloor heating, and bespoke furniture. Designed to sleep four, the king-size master bedroom has a prime view of the lions, whilst a comfy mezzanine level, accessed via a spiral staircase, offers an additional two single beds. An industrial-chic wet room with monsoon shower is complimented with Bamford organic toiletries. 

For a truly unique experience, guests can relax in the Scandinavian outdoor baths built on raised, secluded platforms, overlooking the lions. The perfect Instagram shot!

Partially set within the lion habitat, floor to ceiling windows offer an incredible view into the lion’s world, whilst the open plan living area doors lead to your private garden overlooking the 600-acre wildlife reserve with stunning sea views.

Guests can explore the reserve via golf buggy in their own time, spend an afternoon on safari, or simply relax in the lodge’s private gardens. 

You will have exclusive access to Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve during and outside of normal visitor hours from the day of your arrival to the day of your departure. The check-in time for your stay is at 2pm and the check-out time is at 12pm. You can visit both wildlife parks - Howletts Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve - from 9.30am to closure. You can use a golf buggy for the whole duration of your stay to explore the Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve (with a valid driving licence).

All of our short breaks guests have a safari included in the cost of their stay. Your safari will take you on an adventure through our South American, Asian and African Experience zones where you will see spectacled bears, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, camels and more.

Choose from a variety of home cooked dishes, using local produce and ingredients grown in our kitchen gardens at our onsite restaurants and cafes. Enjoy gluten friendly pizza and authentic Italian dishes at Babydoll’s Wood Fired Pizza, or bistro style dishes at Port Lympne Hotel Restaurant. Alternatively, relax in the tranquillity of the unique Moroccan Courtyard at  (open spring & summer) Port Lympne Hotel, serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

Prices from £1,450.  For more information, you can book online , call 01303 234112 Monday to Sunday between 9am to 5pm, or fill in our simple online form at the end of the page and one of our team will be in touch.

Lion Lodge includes all your basic necessities as well as completely unique amenities such as a living room view of our pride and an outdoor bath, meaning you can relax, recover, and settle in for an unforgettable break.

What's Included

• Stay at Lion Lodge for up to 4 people (one king size, two single beds)
• Full English breakfast
• Entrance to Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve and Howletts Wild Animal Park (from 9.30am on the day of arrival until closure on the day of departure)
• Access to the park's   restaurants
• Welcome drinks 
• Golf buggy (from check-in on day of arrival until check-out on day of departure. Valid driving licence required)
• Use of the outdoor Scandinavian bath
• Nespresso machine
• Games & books
• Complimentary Bamford organic toiletries
• Bathrobes, slippers & hairdryer
• Free on site parking

Meet the animals

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is home to amazing wildlife and incredible views. See over 900 animals and over 75 species at this award winning park. As well as the lions who live just a whisker away, you'll also discover gorillas, bears, cheetahs, giraffes and many more as you explore the rest of the Reserve.

Explore the reserve

There's so much to see and do at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve that you'll want to stay longer! Enjoy our amazing animals, visit our landscaped gardens, take in the views from the Trojan stairs and even visit Dinosaur Forest. There's plenty to keep you entertained during your stay.

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With 14 different ways to stay, we're certain we have the perfect accommodation for you at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve. Don't forget that our unique accommodations can be booked as part of your conference or private event.

Leopard Creek

Leopard Creek offers luxury accommodation with stunning views of our expertly-designed Amur leopard enclosure.

Tiger Lodge

Wake up in a tiger’s world, then head out in your own personal golf buggy to meet the rest of the animals in the 600 acre reserve.

Enjoy stunning views from your award winning self-catering treehouse suite and explore the 600 acre reserve on your own personal golf buggy.

Back to the Wild!

With your visit and stay you contribute to our greatest mission, getting the animals 'Back to the Wild'. This initiative has already seen an impressive number of animals born at Howletts and Port Lympne returned to their natural habitats. Your help is vital for our worldwide conservation projects.

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For more information   or to enquire about gift vouchers for our short breaks , you can call 01303 234112 Monday to Sunday between 9am to 5pm, or fill in our simple online form and one of our team will be in touch.

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West Midlands Safari Park Family Break

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West Midlands Safari Park Family Package

The ultimate family getaway in partnership with West Midlands Safari Park

Calling all animal lovers!

Discover your inner wild side with a fun packed family visit to West Midlands Safari Park. Self-drive the four-mile safari and see an amazing range of animals up close. There’s also a walk-through Discovery Trail exhibiting hundreds of exotic species, daily hands-on animal encounters, Sea Lion Shows, lemur talks, hippo feeds and more.

Then if you still have energy to burn after your wonderfully wild day, we open up our swimming pool to families during specific times for you to enjoy a splashing good time, or opt to chill out at The Terrace Bar. Then after a restful night’s sleep, fuel up on our English breakfast buffet after all the excitement.

Package includes:

• Tickets to West Midlands Safari Park • Overnight accommodation in a Standard Room • Full use of leisure facilities, including our 15-metre indoor pool complete with pool-side hot tub, modern steam room and sauna • Full English Breakfast in the morning

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EXPLORE OUR  AMAZING ANIMALS!

Choose an attraction below to find out more about the animals in both our Safari Walk and Safari Drive.

African Elephants

African Lowlands

African Plains

African Walking Trail

Creepy Crawlies

Hippo Lakes

Lemur Woods

Lorikeet Landing

Marmoset Mischief

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Red Panda Retreat

Sea Lion Theatre

Reptile World

The Borderlands

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Tiger Tropics

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COME EYE-TO-EYE WITH OUR MAGNIFICENT GIRAFFE

A TRULY UNIQUE OVERNIGHT WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE

The four authentically themed two-storey lodges each sleep up to five people.

Come eye-to-eye with our charismatic tower of giraffes from the balcony on the first floor, where the open-plan living room, kitchenette and dining room are also situated. Here you will also find a suspended cosy nest to lounge in.

On the ground floor is a bathroom and two bedrooms, one with a super king-size bed and the other with two single beds and one raised single, above them.

The Wildlife

Watch our herd of Rothschild’s giraffe, roaming right outside your lodge window, or from your balcony.

These gentle giants are well adapted to life in hot savannahs of Africa; being the tallest animal, they can reach up high acacia trees and strip the tasty leaves from their branches!

See if you can spot our youngest giraffes, Kingsley & Kris, who were born in 2022. Or our oldest giraffe, Faida, who is usually very dribbly and she has a wrinkly face!

What’s Included

• Exclusive use of a Giraffe Lodge for up to five people

• Incredible views of giraffe as they roam their habitat

• Two-day Admission Ticket to West Midlands Safari Park and all attractions

• Two-day Ride Wristbands to use in the Adventure Theme Park*

• Breakfast and dinner (provided in jars to reheat in your Lodge)

• Outside balcony

• Bedding and towels

• Hairdryer

• Widescreen TV

• Free WiFi

• Hot drink making facilities

• Microwave

• Noble Isle Toiletries

• 20% off items in on-site gift shops and food outlets

• 24-hour concierge

• Free parking

*Summer season only. Generally from mid-February to end of October. Please see wmsp.co.uk for exact dates.

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From £515 per night, based on 2 guests. Additional guests : £185 per adult per night £130 per child (3-15yrs) per night £ 20 per under 3 per night

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