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The judges called the safari  at Port Lympne, near Hythe, a “genuinely unique UK tourism experience”.

The award is the tourism industry’s most esteemed mark of recognition, identifying quality, excellence and innovation achieved over the last 18 months.

The result was announced at the glittering Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, hosted by television personality Gyles Brandreth, and was held at the exclusive Wentworth Club, Surrey, on Thursday 22nd October.

Commenting on their outstanding success Russel McKelvey, Operations Director at Port Lympne, said: “To have won Best Tourism Experience 2009 is a fantastic achievement for both Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Kent as a tourism destination. Livingstone Lodge is the only place in the Northern Hemisphere where visitors can enjoy a safari experience akin to that of being in Africa and it is wonderful to have this innovation recognised by such a prestigious award.”