Some people dream of skyscrapers. I dream of elephants.

Ever since I can remember, I’ve felt drawn to the wild — to the soft rustle of leaves, the distant calls of unseen animals, the feeling of standing somewhere untouched. My name is Dona, and if you ask me where I want to live one day, the answer will always be the same: somewhere in Africa. Or at the very least, to go on safari once in my life — just once — to quietly witness animals where they belong, without interfering, without expecting them to perform.

I don’t want to chase animals with lenses or engines. I just want to be close to them — respectfully, humbly. For me, there’s nothing greater or more sacred than nature. It’s endlessly fascinating. It holds stories we’ll never fully understand, and that mystery is part of its magic.

This site — WildestPhotos — is a small extension of that quiet reverence. I created it during a course on how to build an informational website, and I knew from the start what it had to be about. It’s not a blog or a personal travel diary. It’s a collection of things I’ve learned and loved and wondered about. It’s a place for people like me: people who believe that animals should be watched, not touched; respected, not tamed.

I’ve always been more interested in the quiet moments than the grand ones. A lion sleeping in the sun, undisturbed. A herd of zebra twitching their ears in rhythm. The way the light changes just before a storm. These things are small, but they stay with you. They remind you that you’re part of something bigger — something wild and free and far beyond control.

My dream of Africa isn’t about ticking off sightings or snapping pictures. It’s about presence. About being there, feeling the ground, listening instead of speaking. I don’t need a five-star lodge. I’d take a tent and a sunrise any day. Just to hear the morning stir, to know I’m close to something ancient and alive.

I think animals give unconditionally without asking anything in return. They love you with all their heart and forever. Animals don’t know about revenge, they don’t have bad intentions and won’t harm you if you don’t mess with them. Such intelligent creatures who only want to be left alone and live quietly in their habitat. For me, all the wild animals are like miracles. Sometimes you look at a giraffe and ask yourself: “Where did this come from or how is it possible to have such a large neck?” You look at an elephant and think: “How can this animal be so big?”

I believe ethical wildlife travel isn’t just a niche — it’s a responsibility. The more we love nature, the more carefully we have to approach it. That’s why this site includes sections like Ethical Stays, Wildlife Calendars, and stories under Wild Encounters — so others can plan adventures that don’t leave scars.

There is always something new to learn from nature. Always a surprise. Always wonder.

Even now, writing this, I can picture it — a quiet savanna evening, golden light spilling across the grass. Giraffes in the distance. Maybe a jackal. Maybe nothing at all. Just the wind, and the thrill of knowing you’re not alone.

I haven’t been there yet. But I will. One day.

Until then, I’ll keep exploring the small wilds where I can — a nearby forest, a coastline, a book about migration. I’ll keep learning, collecting, and sharing. Because for me, the wild isn’t just a place — it’s a feeling. And I hope that feeling comes through in everything you find here.

Thanks for reading. Thanks for being here.
I hope WildestPhotos brings you closer to the wild.