Gorilla Diaries

Molly Feltner is an award-winning writer and photographer dedicated to telling stories about conservation and the natural world. With 10 years of experience as a travel writer with a specialization in adventure and eco-tourism, Molly believes that tourism, when properly managed, can help save endangered species and threatened landscapes.  Her articles and photographs have been published in outlets such as National Geographic Traveler Magazine, USAToday.com, BBC Focus on Africa Magazine, and the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine.

In 2009, Molly moved to Rwanda to help publicize the work of conservation-based nonprofits through writing, photography, video, and media outreach. She later joined the staff of the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project (MGVP) as the organization’s communications officer. Her work with MGVP in Rwanda, Uganda, and DRC has given her a unique perspective into the lives of the mountain gorillas and the conservation efforts underway to protect them. 

Molly now divides her time between the U.S. and Africa and continues to work for MGVP while also pursuing freelance writing and photography projects. When in Rwanda, Molly and her friends always make the effort to spend an afternoon enjoying massages and wine at Volcanoes Safari’s Virunga Lodge, which has one of the most stunning views on the planet.

LATEST POSTS

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24 April 2012
Gorilla Diaries
Following my previous blog where I shared 5 tips to help you prepare for your gorilla trek, here are 5 more tips to keep in mind when you finally head up the mountain to see the gorilla...
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10 April 2012
Gorilla Diaries
It seems natural to start with a blog about gorilla trekking, so here are five tips to keep in mind when preparing for a gorilla trek in either Rwanda or Uganda.
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30 March 2012
Gorilla Diaries
On the morning of October 6, 2008, I pulled into the parking lot of the Volcanoes National Park headquarters in Kinigi, Rwanda, for my first trek to see mountain gorillas. I had come to...