Kimba's belief that all animals should live in harmony is tested when Samson, an old friend of Kimba's father turns up to visit.

When Samson ridicules Kimba, it is his old friends Dan'l Baboon and Pauley Cracker to the rescue. Knowing Kimba's desire to speak with his deceased father Dan'l and Pauley scheme together and dress as Caesar's ghost who has come to guide Kimba back to his friends with some beyond-the-grave advice.

When hunters invade the jungle it is Kimba who unites the animals to work together to keep their home safe.

When they work together to bring peace to the jungle, Samson is forced to admit that maybe Kimba's ways are the right way after all.