Lake Matope

Information

“	I accept your challenge, Makuu. In accordance to tradition, the Mashindano will take place near Lake Matope at sunset.	”
–Pua, The Rise of Makuu

Lake Matope is a large body of water in the Pride Lands. It is the home of many of the Pride Lands' crocodiles. It is also where Mashindano and Tamasha take place.

Appearance

The area is a large, muddy lake with an acacia tree looming over. Several rocks are nearby on the outskirts of the water.

History

The Rise of Makuu

Pua reveals that in accordance with age-old Pride Lands customs, Lake Matope is the site of the traditional mashindano which takes place among the crocodiles.

Later, many Pride Landers turn up to see the battle against Pua and Makuu. Ultimately, Makuu succeeds in defeating Pua, who leaves the crocodile float. Makuu is then seen boasting about his new position as he leads his fleet into the lake, leaving Kion concerned for the Pride Lands' future.

The Kupatana Celebration

The Lion Guard saves Mbeya, who is stuck in the mud near Lake Matope.

The Imaginary Okapi

As Beshte gives Ajabu a tour of the Pride Lands, he points out Lake Matope, where hippos are lounging in the water.

Ono the Tickbird

After losing his tickbird, Mwenzi, Kifaru explains to the Lion Guard how he was only trying to reach Tamasha, an event which takes place near Lake Matope, where rhinos spar in the mud. The Lion Guard eventually task Ono with guiding him there while they go looking for Mwenzi.

But before he reaches the lake, Mwenzi returns and sees Ono being pally with Kifaru. This upsets the tickbird and he leaves, causing Ono to go after him. The Lion Guard guide Kifaru to the lake, but Ono returns with news of Mwenzi in trouble. After they rescue Mwenzi, the group all return to Lake Matope to enjoy Tamasha.

Let Sleeping Crocs Lie

When Makuu's float are accidentally awoken during the Dry Season by Ono, Simba offers them a small watering hole to use. With Kiburi unsatisfied with the conditions of compromising, he calls for a Mashindano against Makuu. Many Pride Landers attend the event, including Simba's Pride. In the middle of the fight, Ono notices some of the crocodiles leaving the mashindano, and informs the rest of the Guard that Kiburi's minions are after Simba. But the attempt is quickly thwarted and Makuu wins the duel. Having heard what has transpired, Makuu tells the king he had no knowledge of the plot and watches Kiburi and his followers get banished from the Pride Lands by an outraged Simba.

Residents

Crocodiles
Makuu's Float
Makuu
Pua (formerly)
Kiburi (Formerly)
Tamka (Formerly)
Nduli (Formerly)

Visitors

Pride Lands
Aardvark Dens • Acacia Grove • Acacia Savanna • Big Baboon Tree • Big Ravine • Big Springs • Chakula Plains • Chamber of the Lion Guard • Chekundu Cliffs • Embamba Canyon • Flat Ridge Rock • Flood Plains • Giraffe Watering Hole • Gnu Plain • Gorge • Grove of Trees • Great Big Lake • Hakuna Matata Falls • Hippo Springs • Kilio Valley • Kulinda's Nest • Lake Kiziwa • Laini's Tree • Lake Matope • Lake Shangaza • Maji Baridi Falls • Mapango Cliffs • Mapema Rock • Makuu's Watering Hole • Maumivu Thorn Patch • Mbali Fields • Mekundu Cliffs • Mizimu Grove • Mud Pots • Nandembo Caverns • Ndefu Grove • Nyani Grove • Ono's Nest • Poromoko Crevasse • Pride Rock • Rafiki's Tree • Rocky Plains • Rocky Ridge • Sehemu Pass • Shelter of the Lion Guard • Swamp • The Lair of the Lion Guard • The Tallest Tree • Ukuni Woods • Urembo Meadows • Urembo River • Ushari's Hole • Utamu Tree • Watering Hole
Outlands
Broken Rock • Elephant Graveyard • Outlands Volcano • Jasiri's Watering Hole • Reirei's Cave • Rocky Plateau • Termite Mounds • Zira's Den
Back Lands
Acacia Woods • Badili's Tree • Back Lands Canyons • Dhahabu Grove • Dhahabu's Watering Hole • Mirihi Forest
Other Locations
Azaad's Canyon • Bamboo Forest • Bamboo Woods • Cavern • Cliffs • Canyons • Ciso River • Cikha Escarpment • Dragon Island • Desert • Dirisha • Desert Plains • Flamingo Beach • Forest • Great Stone Wall • Great Big Lake • Hot Springs • Icy River • Jungle • Misty Falls • Mountain • Marsh • Mama Binturong's Hideout • Mountain Pass • Marsh Forest • Ocean • Pool • Pond • Pratibimba • Red Rocks • Rainbow Falls • Rocky Mountains • Ravine • Riverbed • Sokwe's Cave • Summer Springs • Stone Forest • Theluji Mountains • Stone Forest • Tundra • Tree of Life • Winter Woods • Willows
Moja Kwa Moja Landmarks
Bamboo Forest • Big Mountains with Sun Rock • Cliff with Tall Tree • Dried Waterfall • Dried Pool • Four Stars • Giant Lake • Holed Rock • Iroko Tree • Monkey-Shaped Mountain • Rainbow Rocks • River • Two-Peaked Mountain • Waterfall