Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins, famous for his portrayal of cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter, travels to Africa to observe some lions in their natural habitat. Following the route of the first safaris, the great Welsh thespian journeys into the Serengeti in search of the majestic beasts, learning about their lifestyle and their habits as he goes. He also meets some of the Maasai people, and hears of their love-hate relationship with the lion.