Wild at Heart is the story of an English family who move to the South African bush to set up and run a game reserve. In the beginning of the series, tensions run high, as Danny, a veterinarian who has been widowed, has recently married for second time to Sarah, and teenage daughter Rosie is resentful.
Danny and Du Plessis attempt to raise money to buy a new reserve.
Caroline, Liv and Charlotte discover that Clearwater Farm is falling apart.
The family may be saved when a pharmaceutical company looks to fund an environmental project.
Caroline believes Danny is betraying Du Plessis by agreeing to work with Ed Lynch.
Caroline and Du Plessis move back to Clearwater Farm; Du Plessis shows signs of a breakdown.
Danny is in prison; Du Plessis sets out to prove his friend's innocence.
Ed is left in charge of the endangered species project; Du Plessis does community service.
A mystery woman arrives, claiming to be Ed's wife and seeking a reconciliation with him.
Danny and Ed's attempts to solve the family's problems backfire dramatically.
Strange things happen as Danny prepares to leave; Du Plessis makes an alarming discovery.