FARES FOR CONGO TOURS INCLUDE: 
TRANSPORTATION: By SABENA Belgian Airlines and affil¬ 
iated carriers, as specified in the itineraries. In Africa, by 
private automobile with European driver. Minimum-rate 
berth on Tanganyika lake steamer. 
HOTELS: First Class or best available, with private bath 
where obtainable. Three table d’hote meals daily. 
SIGHTSEEING: As specified in the itineraries including en¬ 
trance fees to places visited. 
TAXES: As at present levied locally by governmental or 
municipal authorities. 
TRANSFERS: Of passengers and their hand baggage in Europe 
and in Africa (including two pieces of hand luggage not 
exceeding 66 pounds per person) between piers and city 
air-terminals to hotels and vice versa. (Fees and/or tips at 
piers and air-terminals to porters who handle the baggage 
of the traveler are not included and are a matter for per¬ 
sonal disbursement by the traveler.) 
THOS. COOK & SON REPRESENTATIVES: At points where 
such representatives are on duty their services are included 
without extra charge. 
BAGGAGE: Thos. Cook & Son takes reasonable care to pro¬ 
vide during the tour for the handling of ordinary baggage 
through customary and available facilities, but at the owner’s 
risk and without any liability on the part of Thos. Cook & 
Son for damage, loss or pilferage, however caused. It is 
recommended that all baggage be insured against damage, 
loss or pilferage. Baggage Insurance may be purchased at 
Thos. Cook & Son Offices or through your travel agent. 
THE FARES DO NOT INCLUDE: 
The cost of passports, visas, medical certificates, etc.; gratu¬ 
ities to hotel servants and to chauffeurs; gratuities to airline 
porters; wines, liquors, mineral waters or other beverages 
such as tea and coffee when not included in the regular 
menu; laundry and similar items, or personal disbursements. 
Also not included are all landing and embarkation taxes. 
Cable charges incurred in the confirmation of African reser¬ 
vations will be for the account of the passenger. 
Note: The fares quoted are based on rates of exchange and 
tariffs in effect on November 1, 1952 and, in case of any 
marked increase or decrease in the cost of foreign currencies 
or tariffs before final payment is made, Thos. Cook & Son 
reserves the right to alter the tour prices accordingly. 
DIAGRAM SHOWING ROUND-TRIP ON-SEASON AND OFF¬ 
SEASON PERIODS FOR STANDARD AND TOURIST CLASS 
Validity, One Year 
EASTBOUND 
AND 
WESTBOUND 
O 
=3 
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G 
o 
OFF SEASON 
L 
ON SEASON 
OFF SEASON 
On-Season fares are effective Eastbound and V/estbound from April 1 until Oct. 31 
Off-Season fares are effective Eastbound and Westbound from Nov. 1 until Mar. 31 
