Tafiti - Across the Desert

When little meerkat Tafiti leaves his burrow, he is told to look left, then right, then behind him. Above all, he must stay away from strangers, because animals, even butterflies, are dangerous. At least, thats what Tafiti’s grandfather says. But then his grandfather is bitten by a poisonous snake because Pinsel, a clumsy bush pig, accidentally lured the greedy reptile out of the tree. Only the legendary blue flower, which has miraculous healing powers, can help him. But to find it, they must cross the desert. Tafiti secretly sets off in the night. Suddenly, he hears a rustling sound behind him: it is Pinsel, who wants to make up for his mistake. As he promised his grandfather, Tafiti sends him away. But the pig refuses to be shaken off. Together they brave the heat, fend off a pack of hyenas, and fight a snake and a giant fish. But they also encounter helpful animals who assist them in surviving their dangerous adventures. However, when Tafiti and Pinsel finally find the blue flower, they must part ways.