Paul Kronje, a Boor, gathers wild animals for zoos. He has a daughter whom Carl Kruger loves. Kruger works for Kronje. Kronje gives his daughter Mina a young lion which she raises. Muji, an Arab collector of animals comes to Kronje's house and also falls in love with Mina; she repulses him. Muji learns from a Black that a Voodoo meeting is to be held. He changes places with the Voodoo priest and tells the Blacks that they must have a white maiden to sacrifice. Meanwhile, Kronje and Kruger go for a hunt. Mina is left at home with her mother and an old Black or two and Mina's pet lion. Mina attempts to escape on horseback when Muji leads the blacks against the Kronje farm and burn it. She is followed by Muji. The lion escapes and flees to the jungle. Kronje and Kruger start home with a rich haul. Mina eludes Muji and takes refuge in an abandoned shack. Here she is attacked by lions and other African animals. Muji comes on with the other Blacks and after her rescue, gives her the choice of marrying him or being given to the Voodoo. Meanwhile, Kronje and Kruger return home and find it in ashes. Mina refuses to marry Muji and is fastened to the interior of a shack. That night a big lion jumps through the window of the shack and goes to the helpless girl. Kruger and his party are beating the jungles for Mina. The village is celebrating its dance. Mina suddenly recognizes her pet lion and embraces him. Kruger hears the shouting and rides to the village. Muji and the rest come to get Mina. The lion guards her. Before they can get guns to kill him, Carl and his party arrive. Muji is killed by Mina's lion, and Kruger and Mina are happily married.