Margo and her son, Rory, battle an exploding grass fire that endangers the compound. While Margo relies on science to put it out, Rory organizes a rain dance. Soon dark clouds begin to appear in the sky.

Traditional rivalry between tribes keeps Jim and his girlfriend apart. Jambele falls in love with Juba Sango with whose family the Mathibas have kept a quarrel for many years. Juba sees no hope for her love and wants to poison herself.

When Roy tries to hide a frightened elephant from the cull's legalized slaughter, Margo discovers the animal is pregnant.