An inexperienced hunter shoots, but fails to kill a lion. When the wounded animal goes on a killing rampage, it's up to Jungle Jim to find and kill the big cat.
Commissioner Morrison asks Jungle Jim to prevent the Basuto tribe from starting a war with the Wazuries. The Basutos are convinced that their enemies have stolen the eyes of their idol, each one a gem of enormous value.
Jungle Jim and Skipper find a baby floating alone in a raft. There efforts to find the child's parents lead them to a pair of adventurers who are holding the child's millionaire parents for ransom.
King Otumfo accuses Skipper's pet chimpanzee of stealing his golden parasol and orders him executed if Jungle Jim can't find the parasol by sundown. In order to save Tamba's life, Jim must locate the two escaped convicts who actually committed the crime.