They are attacked by crocodiles, hippopotami and leopards become involved with the long arm of the South African Security Forces, save a young Arab girl who has been kidnapped, recover a kings ransom in treasure.

Chase and are chased across two continents, get involved with a Nazi collaborator, but most of all it is about the trust, and respect, of two men, one white, the other black.

The story is based on actual experiences, original names f places are used, names of characters have been changed where it is felt living relatives could be disadvantaged because of the publication of the facts, due to changed circumstances existing in Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.