Welcome to The Nature of Africa, the home of African wildlife specialist and author, Richard D. Estes. Dr. Estes has led wildlife-viewing safaris in Africa for decades, and is a well-known authority on the behavioral ecology of African mammals. An Associate of the Harvard Museum of Natural History and Research Associate of the Smithsonian Conservation and Research Center, he is also a member and former chairman of the World Conservation Union's Antelope Specialists' Group.

Estes' guides are considered a "must-have" by anyone with a passion for African wildlife­ or planning a trip to the continent. The Nature of Africa is intended to promote the work of Richard Estes — his books, photos, safaris, and ongoing research, and to foster an appreciation for African wildlife.