We spent 14 days on a self-drive Uganda road trip, camping our way through safari parks, trekking to see mountain gorillas, and hiking through rainforests on the Congo border. Here's our complete series with itineraries, costs, and tips.

I've seen it time and again — tourists handing out sweets, pens, and money to children in developing countries, thinking they're helping. In reality, this well-meaning gesture is one of the worst things you can do.

Two weeks of camping in Uganda was an absolutely spectacular experience we'll never forget. But the question we get asked most isn't about nature, wildlife, or the Ugandan people — it's about how much our Uganda roadtrip cost. Here's our itinerary and a detailed budget breakdown.

We promised each other we'd never drive in Uganda after dark again. On our way to the Rwenzori Mountains, darkness and a storm caught us. But the real highlight was gorilla trekking in Uganda — when a young gorilla came to touch us and wanted to play.

It was supposed to be a story about animals. When we set out that morning to find rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, I was already writing an article in my head about a green paradise in Africa. But then I encountered the other face of Africa — the one that can cost you your life.

"You absolutely must plan Uganda, otherwise you won't make it back from Africa." Our Uganda road trip started with zero planning, a drone fiasco in Egypt, and Facebook friends convinced we'd die. Here's how it all began.