Tarzan captures a notorious elephant poacher Winslow who than escapes. He tracks down Jane and Roger, who are visiting caves where he has hidden some ivory and takes them hostage.

A storm damages the radio and airplane leaving Jane's life in peril after she is bitten by a deadly spider. Tarzan must seek out a native healer he knew as a child as the only way to save Jane.

Kendra, a spoiled model, arrives at the camp, with her pushy photographer. She offends Tarzan with her furs and fake helplessness, then endangers their lives when she heads into the jungle with her cameraman. Will Tarzan arrive in time to rescue them?

Jane's scoundrel ex-boyfriend Jack returns, claiming to be a changed man but she and Tarzan are doubtful. Their suspicions are correct as Jack has located a long hidden trove of riches but needs Cheetah's help to get them.

Tarzan encounters Winslow and his henchman who are intent on robbing valuable relics that were entrusted to Tarzan as a boy. They set off an explosion that leaves Tarzan dazed and gives the men time to complete their theft.

Tarzan rescues a young woman from her crashed plane and it turns out she has a hidden connection to the jungle's past.