The Marsh Pride have welcomed new cubs which they must protect from the encroaching buffalo herd. Malaika the cheetah is on the hunt to provide for her young. Jonathan seeks to reconnect with leopard Bahati who has three rarely seen cubs of her own.

The Dynamics of the Marsh pride are changing with introduction of the older cubs to Charm's newborns. Malaika's persistence to nourish her young leads her to a dramatic wildebeest pursuit. Bahati reveals her cubs as Jonathan has his first sighting.

Bahati struggles to protect her three cubs from baboons and lions. The Marsh lionesses hunt an injured buffalo while Malaika meets her match in a battle with a large male impala. The arrival of 6 male lions puts the entire Marsh Pride at risk.

After months away, the team returns to the Mara during the migration of the wildebeest. The Marsh Pride are missing and must be found. A rare coalition of 5 male cheetahs has arrived. Bahati attempts to hunt topi before a huge crocodile intervenes.

New characters emerge, including Fig the leopard. Jackson witnesses the 5 cheetah boys coopreratively hunting. Notch and her young cubs attempt to journey across the plains. Jonathan witnesses a spectacular crossing before some old friends return.

A dispersed Marsh Pride faces weakened protection from the six male warrior lions. Kabibiand Cloudy Eye desperately hunt to sustain their hungry new cubs. Amani the cheetah works hard to raise three new cubs.

Jonathan discovers the secretive den site of Dada the lioness' newborn cubs. Olare, the leopard, displays a rarely seen mating ritual. The Marsh Pride lionesses face off with an elephant who isn't happy with their presence.

Clashing elephants force the Marsh pride to take cover. Fig the leopard continues to give vital lessons for young cub. The Marsh pride females are threatened by unknown nomadic males. Amani the cheetah battles a hyena over food.