Apene Douyon
Apene Douyon, a Dogon from the one of the most beautiful villages in Mali’s Dogon country, has co-led our adventures in Mali and Burkina Faso for several years. Apene (pronounced apa-nay) left the Dogon lands to attend school in Bamako, Mali&rsqu;s capital, and also to train as a guide, then became a full-time trip leader. His recent travels to Sweden and France have given him an opportunity to learn about our Western world, and he has a wonderful ability to introduce his homeland and its multiplicity of cultures to visitors. Apene’s soft-spoken personality, sunny disposition, and insider&rsqu;s perspective on Mali make him an asset on any trip.
Upcoming Trips:
Timbuktu, Dogon Country and Beyond, November 12-26, 2010
Timbuktu, Dogon Country and Beyond, December 10-24, 2010
Essakane: Music Festival of the Desert, January 2-16, 2011
Timbuktu, Dogon Country and Beyond, January 7-21, 2011
Client Testimonials:
Apene Douyon was an excellent trip leader with extensive knowledge of the culture. He was kind, considerate, flexible, and very in tune with our needs.Kathleen Bender, Elgin IL
Timbuktu, Dogon Country & Beyond
Apene was a delight, friendly, courteous, and extremely well informed. We enjoyed him immensely.Elizabeth Munn, Columbia MD
Timbuktu, Dogon Country & Beyond