The Lion House
Casa dos Leões
When humans abandoned this safari lodge, the lions took over.

📜 Abandoned safari lodge in Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique.
🔍 Now famously occupied by a pride of lions, it's a famous landmark where lions have taken over after human abandonment.

Why Go

🦁 Witness lions in a unique, deserted building, observing their behavior, including cubs and hunting strategies.
📸 Capture striking images of lions on the roof and unique wildlife photography.
🌿 Explore a highly biodiverse region within a national park.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Lodge floods annually during the rainy season, located on a floodplain and potentially inaccessible due to Mussicadzi River floods.

Tips 🇵🇹 Also known locally as "Casa dos Leões" in Portuguese.

🐾 Lions use the house for shelter, raising cubs, and as a vantage point for prey.

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