The idea of building a new life in another country came to Esther and Horst during their sensational 5,000-kilometer horseback ride across Africa, a journey during which they overcame dangerous situations together – a ride hailed by the media as the "Ride of the Century." When the unique opportunity arose to lease a small safari lodge in Tanzania on the slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater, they interpreted it as a chance to get closer to their vision of a meaningful, purposeful life here on the continent of their dreams. With tireless dedication and a great deal of improvisation, they managed to master the new challenges they now faced daily. But just when they believed their dream had been realized, the past caught up with them and shattered them. For they hadn't considered one thing: wherever a person sets out, they take their fears and hopes with them. One cannot escape one's own self; this realization becomes crucial for Esther and Horst in Africa.