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Rivers of Life

The Reclaimed Abandoned Lodge

The once country home of Idi Amin has been taken over by wildlife.

Aired 06/19/2019 | Rating TV-PG

Rivers of Life

The Reclaimed Abandoned Lodge

Clip: Season 1 Episode 1 | 1m 3sVideo has Closed Captions

The once country home of Idi Amin has been taken over by wildlife.

The once country home of Uganda’s brutal dictator, Idi Amin, has been reclaimed by the savannah’s wildlife. Filmed for the first time, this lodge is starting to reveal its secrets – it appears to now be home to over 20 species of animal, from warthogs to lion. An array of predators and prey living side by side.

Aired 06/19/2019 | Rating TV-PG

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