Born into a superstitious and insular herd, Khumba is quickly blamed for a sudden drought that plagues the land. Feeling like an outcast and believing he is "incomplete," he decides to leave the safety of his fenced-in home to find a legendary water hole where, according to ancient lore, the first zebras earned their stripes. A Journey of Unlikely Allies
The story of (known in English as Khumba ) is a journey of self-acceptance and bravery set in the South African Great Karoo. It follows a young zebra born with stripes on only the front half of his body. The Quest for Stripes
Khumba's journey is made more perilous by , a sadistic, one-eyed leopard who believes that eating a half-striped zebra will fulfill a prophecy and make him the most powerful hunter in the Karoo. Khumba: La cebra sin rayas
On his adventure, Khumba meets a colorful cast of characters who help him understand that being different is not a curse:
A flamboyant and dramatic ostrich who joins their traveling group. Born into a superstitious and insular herd, Khumba
A strong-willed, motherly wildebeest who protects Khumba.
A wild dog who provides comic relief during their dangerous trek. The Final Confrontation It follows a young zebra born with stripes
Ultimately, Khumba realizes that his worth isn't defined by the patterns on his skin. He eventually confronts Phango at the legendary water hole, not to "fix" himself, but to save his herd and all the animals of the Karoo from the drought.