Africa's most formidable predators live in family groups. We follow the lives of three of these - lion, wild dog and hyena – as they cross paths in Timbavati, near Kruger. The Timbavati pride is a newly formed coalition of three lion brothers, three lionesses and their new-born cubs. In comparison, the Sohebeles have lost their father and their territory. The 5 youngsters are left to their own devices. We compare the structure of the lions' family group to a pack of wild dogs that visit the Timbavati, and the local hyena clan, lead by a powerful matriarch. All three families work in very different ways with one purpose in mind – survival of the species.