Mpole is a 12 -year -old African elephant who has been forced to leave The Herd.

He must now prove himself by passing The Seven Tests (Mitihani Saba) so that he can become Accepted as a young male.

Mpole's problem, however is that he does things gradually...and that includes thinking. How can he possibly succeed?

With the help of Sheena, perhaps - the clever (and cheeky) little black -and-white cat (aka Paka Mdogo) who has sneaked back to Baragandiri National Park with The Allen Family (including Thomas and Amy) on their second safari there.

But a test much bigger than Mitihani Saba awaits them...