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Ugandan authorities believe that the upgraded airfields will contribute to a major tourism boom at its national parks. But they still need to make more infrastructure improvements to see the visitor surge they envision.

Travelers looking to visit several Ugandan national parks will soon have easier access to the popular tourist attractions. Uganda's government recently announced that airfields at four national parks will be upgraded and equipped with immigration posts, making them better able to welcome international visitors.

“The move will enable rich tourists to fly directly from their countries to regional airports without having to stop at Entebbe International Airport (which