New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns has opened up about his honeymoon in East Africa with his wife, Jordyn Woods, revealing that their time in Kenya and Tanzania gave the newlyweds an unforgettable experience.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsTowns and Woods, who tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony in Malibu, California, in August, chose East Africa for their honeymoon, visiting Nairobi before travelling to Tanzania and experiencing the iconic Serengeti.Harambee Stars-eligible defender signs pro contract with Nottingham ForestReflecting on the trip, Towns said the safari experience in particular stood out, with the couple getting an up-close glimpse of the region's wildlife from open safari vehicles.“It wasn't much of a summer to be had, but you know, my wife and I went to East Africa for our honeymoon. We went to Nairobi, Kenya. We went to Tanzania,” Towns said.##NAJAVA_MECA_10010051##The 7-foot basketball star, who helped guide the Knicks to the 2026 NBA Championship, described the Serengeti experience as “crazy”, highlighting the thrill of being surrounded by wildlife while on safari.“It was crazy just even to be out in the Serengeti, and the people on the, you know, on the cars and the open cars and the wild go Knicks in five,” he said with a laugh.Madina Okot's Atlanta move closer to first WNBA final since 2013For Towns, the safari was among the most memorable moments of a trip that offered the couple an opportunity to unwind away from the spotlight following their lavish wedding celebrations.The honeymoon came shortly after the couple exchanged vows in August. Towns and Woods had also held a quiet civil ceremony in Santa Barbara before their main wedding celebration in Malibu.##NAJAVA_MECA_10010077##Their relationship dates back several years. The pair first met in Los Angeles in 2017 through mutual friends and initially became close friends before beginning a romantic relationship in 2020.Their relationship deepened during a difficult period in both their lives, with Woods supporting Towns following the devastating loss of his mother, Jacqueline, and six other family members to COVID-19 complications.Nairobi City Thunder target third BAL ticket as Elite 16 comes to NairobiTowns eventually proposed to Woods on Christmas Eve in 2025 in New York City with a custom 15-carat emerald-cut engagement ring, setting the stage for their 2026 wedding.Their wedding attracted a star-studded guest list that included several of Towns' Knicks teammates, among them Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and OG Anunoby, as well as celebrities such as Ben Stiller, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Michael B. Jordan and Jada Pinkett Smith.##NAJAVA_MECA_10010034##But after the glamour of the wedding celebrations, the newlyweds opted for an African adventure.Their itinerary included Nairobi, Tanzania, and Zanzibar, with the Serengeti safari providing one of the standout moments for Towns.
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