The veterinarian Markus Wenninger receives a surprising offer to take over the management of an animal care facility in Africa. With his children Katta and Jacob he begins the journey to a new life, stirred by the memories of the dream he had shared with his suddenly deceased wife of starting a farm in Africa. In the experienced animal handler Jonathan Gold, he finds a loyal and competent employee. Markus help, though, is immediately and urgently required: a ruthless gang of poachers is making trouble in the National Park. With the attractive game warden Ariane at his side, Markus fights for the protection of the animals and the preservation of their habitat. The two rapidly grow closer much to the consternation of Arianes partner, the game warden Oliver, who has turned to heavy drinking after suffering a difficult stroke of fate. Meanwhile, Jacob, a passionate animal lover, is excited by their new home, while Katta is extremely unhappy. The 13-year-old misses her familiar surroundings and her friends. Considering his daughters homesickness and the wilderness dangers to which he has exposed his children, Markus begins questioning his decision to leave Germany. But as he and Ariane catch up with the poachers, their own lives are suddenly on the line