In October 2018, Uganda attracted worldwide attention when American musician and fashion entrepreneur Kanye West—now known as Ye—visited the country with his then-wife, television personality and businesswoman Kim Kardashian.
The celebrity couple travelled to Uganda with members of their family and team, combining music production, relaxation and sightseeing. Their visit introduced millions of international followers to Uganda’s natural beauty, hospitality and growing luxury-safari industry.
A Luxury Stay beside the River Nile
During their trip, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian stayed at Chobe Safari Lodge, a luxury property situated along the banks of the River Nile in the Murchison Falls Conservation Area.
Surrounded by wilderness, the lodge offered the couple privacy, beautiful river views and convenient access to one of Uganda’s most celebrated safari destinations. International reports said the family and its entourage stayed at the lodge while Kanye worked on new music in a temporary recording studio. Reuters and VOA News covered the visit at the time.
Their choice of accommodation demonstrated that Uganda can provide both exciting wildlife experiences and the comfort, privacy and personalised service expected by internationally recognised visitors.
Discovering Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest national park and one of East Africa’s most impressive wildlife destinations. Its landscape includes open savannah, riverine woodland and the mighty River Nile.
The park takes its name from the dramatic Murchison Falls, where the Nile is forced through a narrow rocky gorge before plunging powerfully into the river below. Visitors can explore the park through game drives, Nile boat safaris, birdwatching excursions and visits to the top of the falls.
Animals commonly encountered in the wider conservation area include:
- African elephants
- Rothschild’s giraffes
- Lions
- Leopards
- Cape buffaloes
- Hippos
- Nile crocodiles
- Uganda kobs
- Hartebeests
- Oribis
- Numerous bird species
A stay beside the Nile also gives travellers opportunities
