The news of Yeezy star Kanye West and wife Kim Kardashian flying to Uganda for a weekend safari first broke publicly on Friday 12th October, but the celebrated American-based rapper had previously announced plans to travel to Africa to record his new album.

Little did we know that Kanye would be joined by multi-talented and award winning American rapper Sean Michael Leonard Anderson, known professionally as Big Sean.

The rapper who is popular for his 2017 “Dark Sky Paradise Album” is staying at the same luxurious resort in the Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda, the pomp Chobe Safari Lodge; which has been exclusively booked and blocked off by the West family until the 19th of October.

The news of Big Sean in Uganda was confirmed on Saturday 13th October, by US-based tabloid news website TMZ. The TMZ writer confirmed that he is most likely to collaborate on Kanye’s upcoming ninth album, Yandhi, which had been scheduled for release on Saturday 6^th October 2018, but was delayed because Mr. West’s Management Team felt he needed some more time.

Big Sean who is also famous for his relationship with American popstar and actress, Ariana Grande, has been signed to Kanye West’s GOOD Music record label since 2007.

Confirming his visit to Africa in an article shared by UK-based BBC News, Kanye said he just needed to come to Africa and grab the soil… and have the mic in the open, so that his fans could hear nature while he put together what he called the biggest album he’s ever made.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are joined by their oldest daughter, North West, who since Saturday has appeared in a couple of photos flying around on social media with her mom and dad at the luxurious resort.

The couple enjoyed a game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, a wildlife safari area that is home to four of the safari Big Five animals (lions, elephants, buffalos and leopards); giraffes, hippopotamuses and beautiful birds.

Mr and Mrs. West were on Saturday afternoon also airlifted to Pakuba airstrip in Murchison Falls National Park, from where they drove to the banks of River Nile for a boat cruise to the bottom of the Murchison Waterfalls using the “African Queen”, a boat owned by Marasa, the proprietors of Chobe Safari Lodge.

Kanye also traveled with quite a huge crew comprising security detail, music producers, videographers; and while in Uganda he will be assisted by Ugandan-based record label, Swangz Avenue.

They want to extend their stay!

TMZ reports that they have since arrival been awestruck by the incredible beauty in Africa, presenter in Uganda. Kim is actually so stoked that she wants to extend their stay.

Series of photos have been shared showing Kim Kardashian enjoying the views of the Nile River from the resort’s terrace.

Kanye who had recently temporarily suspended both his Instagram and Twitter accounts for the second time, has while in Uganda revived his Twitter handle (@Kanyewest) with the map of Africa as his profile photo. The artist has since shared a series of LIVE-recorded videos from the resort located along the Nile River.

In one of the videos, the songwriter who seemed impatient about waiting for the morning to show off the beautiful resort is heard saying, as he walks around the resort “Yo… I know it’s night time, but…” Watch the video below

In another video titled “mind control” the rapper while getting back to the negative energy thrown at him on Social Media confirms that he is in Africa recording music.

Another video of Kanye West dancing to an African song was also posted by Nigerian-based music manager Abisagbola Oluseun John, popularly called Bankuli. You can watch it here.

How they booked their trip to Uganda? 

Trysted sources reveal that the initial contact was made by Kanye’s team who reached out to one of the tour companies in Uganda (name witheld).

It is however not clear why they resorted to eventually go their own way and book the different services directly with the different service providers; but the same sources reveal that the team is still following the same itinerary which they had received from the tour company.

Being the celebrities that they are, there was absolutely no bargaining with the reservations team at Chobe Safari Lodge for a better rate despite the fact that they were exclusively booking the entire resort; and this left the lodge management and staff dumbfounded.

Other sources reveal that the itinerary initially planned to have the couple and their team stay at the elegant Bakers Safari Lodge, also in Murchison Falls National Park and the beautiful Kyambura Gorge Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, but these were turned down because they didn’t have enough rooms to accommodate Kanye’s entire crew.

Kanye Omari West, who recently rebranded to Ye, contracted the services of locally based aviation company, Kampala Executive Aviation (KEA) to handle their domestic flights and Heritage Holiday Safaris to handle the ground transfers. The same sources confirm that Kanye’s private jet is parked in the special flights and charters section at Entebbe International Airport.

About Uganda

Located in eastern Africa, Uganda is a land-linked country that is dubbed the pearl of Africa because of its mesmeric beauty.

The country is an uncompromising expanse of lush green forests, pristine savanna grasslands dotted with countless species of bird, plant and animal life; many water bodies, high mountains, and the most friendly people on this planet.

Uganda is a compacted paradise stretching from the source of the River Nile to the edge of the western arm of the Great Rift Valley, to the world’s largest volcanic base, close to the origins of man, and she features permanent snow just a few meters from the equator.

Uganda is a place undiscovered but one offering an opportunity to taste modernity juxtaposed with rural life, home to so many differently diverse peoples and cultures; she might just be a summary of the entire African continent, let alone our own planet, Earth.

Travellers have been looking for Uganda’s Rwenzori Mountains for almost two thousand years. As early as AD 150 based on testimonials from traders who had ventured inland from the coast—created maps indicating the location of snow-capped mountains in what is now western Uganda.

Traders reported that locals referred to these mountains (now known as the Rwenzori Mountains) as the ‘Mountains of the Moon’ for their snow-capped peaks. For nearly two millennia explorers and geographers largely believed these Mountains of the Moon to be the source of the Nile, but failed to confirm their location. It wasn’t until 1889 that the famed explorer Henry Morton Stanley was finally able to identify the mountains marked on Ptolemy’s maps.

Though it was ultimately discovered that the Rwenzori contribute only a fraction of the volume of water to the Nile, the Mountains of the Moon have remained a key attraction for adventurers. In 1906 the Duke of Abruzzi was the first known trekker to summit Margarita Peak—Africa’s third tallest, behind Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya. Since then the mountain has become a destination for hikers eager to explore the range’s unique flora and fauna and more adventurous trekkers seeking physical challenge and unparalleled views.

Located at Uganda’s western border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, the terrain of the Rwenzori ranges from rainforest to bamboo forest to bog to glacier, hosting everything from giant lobelias and the Rwenzori Turaco to heather trees that drip with moss and black and white colobus monkeys.

Visitors can arrange treks through the Rwenzori, anywhere from five to ten days, and can attempt any of the range’s six main peaks: Margarita (5109m), Alexandra (5083m), Speke (4890m), Emin (4791m), Gessi (4715m) and Luigi di Savoia (4627m). Sample itineraries are provided below.

Rwenzori Mountain Trekking Itineraries

Main central circuit with Margarita Peak (10 days, 9 nights)

Day 1: Arrive at Entebbe international airport

Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be met by one of our drivers or guides who will welcome you to Uganda and give you highlights of your trip itinerary. Transfer to hotel in Kampala city or Entebbe town depending on the time of arrival.

Day 2: Kampala – Kasese town

After an early morning breakfast in Kampala, you will drive to Kasese via Fort Portal. The Kyonjojo plains will provide you views of rolling tea plantations before you arrive in Fort Portal town, where you will stop for lunch. From Fort Portal proceed to Kasese town under the shadow of the Renzori Mountains. Overnight in Kasese town (Sandton Hotel) or directly to the base camp town of Ibanda near the base of Nyakalengija.

Day 3: Kasese town – Nyakalengija – Nyabitaba camp (4-5 hrs)

After breakfast transfer to Nyakalengija, the start off point where you will meet your mountain guides and escorts. The walk begins through community homesteads and plots of land featuring coffee plants and banana trees and brings you to the gate of the Rwenzori Mountain National Park for registration. Once registered, you will set off and from the get-go you will be able to spot three horned, two horned and one horned chameleons, as well as various butterflies. If you are lucky you may even see a mountain elephant. After crossing the Mahoma River you will take your first break, re-energizing with a packed lunch before starting the steep ascent to Nyabitaba camp, located on a ridge at 2659m. Dinner and an overnight at Nyabitaba hut.

Day 4: Nyabitaba – John Maate camp (6-7 hrs)

An early rise at Nyabitaba will most likely treat you to a panoramic view of the Portal Peaks, providing you ample motivation for your second day’s trek to John Maate camp. After setting off just a few meters from the camp you arrive at the central circuit junction, choosing the descent through the Mubuku River valley to Kurt Sheferbridge—a beautiful attraction where the Mubuku and Bujuku rivers converge, forming the main stream of the Mubuku River which drains its waters into lake George. From there you follow the Bujuku River valley leaving the mountain forest zone behind and proceeding through the bamboo zone and the heather zone, where trees with white hanging moss referred to locally as “old man’s beards.” Parts of the trail involve beautifully constructed but difficult-to-navigate wooden ladders and foot bridges. Proceed carefully. Eventually you will pass the old huts at Nyamuleju and begin to spot the famous giant lobelia plants. Soon after you will reach John Maate hut, tucked into a mountainside at 3550m.

Day 5: John Maate camp – Bujuku camp (5-6 hrs)

This day’s hike takes you through stunning valleys with giant lobelias, groundsels, heather trees and everlasting flowers. Part of the valley is traversed on a wooden boardwalk. From there it is a steep walk through the Upper Bigo Bog—gum boots required. Ascend to Lake Bujuku, a glacial lake filled with snow melt from Mt. Speke, Mt Stanley and Mt Baker, on the edge of which is Bujuku camp at 4640m.

Day 6: Bujuku camp – Elena camp (2-3 hrs)

It’s by this day that hikers make a choice. Some may opt for the Escort – Eliot pass to Kitandara Lakes, where an alternative camp is situated between two lakes. The route to the camp passes between rock boulders with views of Mount Baker and Mount Albert. For those seeking a greater challenge and a chance to summit Africa’s third tallest peak, the hike to Elena Hut is 2.5km over slippery rocks. Hikers will find themselves happy to rest in a hut at 4640m just under the peak of Mount Stanley.

Day 7: Climbing Margarita Peak (5-6 hrs ascent)

You will wake up early around 5:00am for breakfast. On a clear day with good weather, you are able to view Mt Speke, Mt Baker and Mt Albert. After an initial rock scramble you will reach the snow line, where you will don crampons and ropes to prepare for the traverse and ascent of the glacier. Once you have completed the challenging ascent of the glacier you’ll have a last stretch of rock scramble before reaching Africa’s third tallest point, Margharita Peak (5109m). On the summit you can enjoy snacks, a warm cup of tea and views of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Descend to Elena camp for lunch and to Kitandara Camp at 4027 for an overnight rest after a long trip. The descent will take you 5 – 7hrs, depending on conditions and fatigue.

Day 8: Kitandara camp – Guy Yeoman camp (5-7 hrs)

On this day, clients who have opted to climb Mt Baker will wake up to hike the 2 kms to the peak. All hikers will eventually leave the Kitandara Lake valley and then descend through boggy areas with familiar but beautiful vegetation such as giant lobelias, everlasting flowers and heather trees with hanging moss hanging. You will find yourself in a valley tracing a stream to Guy Yeoman camp.

Day 9: Guy Yeoman camp – Nyabitaba camp or to Nyakalengija start point

Descend from Guy Yeoman through the heather zone and some bog to the Kamato and Kichuchu rock shelters. Enter the bamboo zone and pass to the Kichuchu Bridge, after which you re-enter bamboo forest before reaching Nyabitaba hut, the site of your first night’s stay. Depending on how you feel you may continue the descent to the trek’s starting point in Nyakalengija, where you may stay in Hotel Sandton or Ibanda base camp. Others may choose to split the final descent into two days, staying one final night in Nyabitaba hut.

Day 10: Kasese– Kampala

After a good night’s rest and a hot shower you will proceed to Kampala again via Fort Portal. Transfer to Entebbe International Airport is provided.

No wonder it was recently voted one of best destinations to be visited in the world by Rough Guide, Uganda has a lot to offer for a perfect honeymoon trips from exotic islands, beaches, wildlife, primates and budget friendly options. Are you trying to figure out where to go on your honeymoon? Uganda has covered you with a wide list of its amazing tourist attractions. Here are some of the places you should include in your honeymoon safari in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa;

Beautiful Bunyonyi Island

Lake Bunyonyi Island continues to hold a banner of being the exotic destination for leisurely holidays in Africa. This island is one of the most scenic places in Africa and its great weather break the record of getting a new name as the “Switzerland of Africa”. The Island offers variety of leisure activities including swimming, sun bathing, boat ride, hiking, nature walks, fishing, birding without forgetting the exclusive eye catching views of the twenty nine islands. There are lots of places where you can stay during your holiday! From beautiful budget lodges to luxurious safari style lodges, you are assured of a great stay during your holiday.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of the best places to see the endangered mountain gorillas in Africa. Are you looking for natural scenic beauty in the middle of a wild jungle forest? Look no further! Start planning your trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a perfect location for tourists looking to gorilla trekking safaris in Africa. Couples looking for exclusive gorilla safari experience in Africa now have Uganda a home to half of the living population of the endangered mountain gorillas. Unveil the jungle rain forest natural beauty is heading out to see mountain gorillas in their forested home. The happy jungle life experience in Africa ever starts here and we highly recommend it to all visitors to Africa.

Kidepo Valley National Park

With an ever–expanding list of rare wildlife species and the unique cultural experience of the Karamojong people, Kidepo valley is a great place for Honeymoon safaris especially if you both love wildlife and culture. While here you can an unwind at the lodge balcony as you view more wildlife on the water hole on a hot day. The Kidepo Valley endless plain extends to the famous Masai Mara game reserve in Kenya another fantastic wildlife safari park in Africa. Be ready to carry home great moments of the Big 5 and other park wildlife.

Ssese Island

The Ssese Island is an archipelago of about 43 islands. Perhaps the travelers’ favorite vacation destination in Uganda with comfortable lake side hotels and lodges and a right Place for anyone seeking for complete leisure and relaxation. Ssese Island hotels and Resorts will reveal the right meaning of honeymoon vacations with the many special couple arrangements as well as the amazing lake island tour activities.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

The tree climbing lions of Ishasha, the highest population of hippos, crocodiles at the Kazinga channel, wildlife and the chimpanzee species in Kyambura gorge and Kalinzu forest reserve a great chimpanzee safari spot put the park on map as a premier safari destination in the world. Queen Elizabeth is an exclusive safari destination in Uganda.