Buying first digital-SLR, which model?

After failing at any decent form of photography for the last 4 years with a point-and-shoot, I've decided to put money towards an SLR. A little 'starter kit' would be good for now, so I can get the hang of it before getting any fancy lenses. Something that includes a body and a lens. I adore macro shots. I do not want the Nikon D3000, because for some reason I know 9,000 people with that camera. I'm looking for something a tad bit better, but I still want to keep it under 800 dollars. Any tips? Mostly interested in wildlife photography, if that helps at all.