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.