David Moore is in East Africa to get to his employers railway construction site. Hes accompanied by the owners son Brian and theyve lined up Jack Cuortemayn, reputedly the best guide available, to take them there. Cuortemayn refuses as he doesnt care for the impact the railroad will have on the local inhabitants. While Moore tries to make other arrangements, he meets Ruth Knight who has lived there for many years working with her father in a medical clinic. There will be adventures along the way but when Ruth is captured by slave traders, its up to the others to rescue her.