REWILD KENYA
ABOUT
REWILD is dedicated to creating experiences for people to connect deeply with themselves, others and the natural world through in-depth immersions with the Maasai people of Esiteti/Embaringoi communities.
Through these connections we seek to support the modern world in re-awakening to the sacredness of life through the remembrance of our nature that longs for connection, purpose and a return to the simplicity of life.
It is our intention that through these cross-cultural experiences indigenous wisdom will be honored, preserved and shared while creating sustainable income streams for the Maasai people of this region.
YOUR GUIDES
Shauna Mistretta
Founder
Shauna Mistretta is passionate about making a difference in the world. This passion has taken on many forms from helping to create market access for women’s craft groups in Africa, doing trauma healing and leadership development for orphan genocide survivors in Rwanda, working in children’s homes and schools throughout Kenya and Tanzania and Founding the social business Beads of Esiteti which created an income for over 275 Maasai women in Kenya, helping to create economic, health and educational opportunities for this tribal community.
Shauna has been honored to work with many non-profits throughout her career including One Village Project, the Amala Foundation as the Director of the California Global Youth Peace Summit and Director of the Kenya Global Youth Peace Summit. Since 2010 Shauna has worked in partnership with the Maasai communities of Esiteti/Embaringoi helping to create sustainable income streams for the women of the community while also supporting health and education programs throughout the region. Shauna is fueled by the power and resilience of the human spirit and is dedicated to creating environments in which people can connect, heal and discover the unique gifts they have to share with the world. Shauna currently works with the non-profit One Village Project as their Visionary Development Director.
James Ole Kamete
Guide/Community Liaison
James Ole Kamete is the Founder of Esiteti Primary School that educates children in the Maasai communities of Esiteti and Embaringoi. Alongside the organization Africa Schools of Kenya James brought his dream of Maasai children receving an education into form and now Esiteti Primary School is a thriving school that educates over 700 students.
For the past 20+ years James Ole Kamete has served as a guide; guiding hundreds of people on safaris through Amboseli, Maasai Mara, Tsavo and the Serengeti. James’ connection with the animals and his passion to preserve both wildlife and the Maasai way of life is what fuels his dream to open his own tented camp within his community. Maasai Safari Camp will serve as a place of employment for members of his community while creating a sustained income that can support the needs of the community.
JOIN US ON THIS JOURNEY
JUNE 2026
This rare opportunity is open to 5-10 people who feel the call to ReWild so that they may show up more fully to life. This experience serves as a sustainable income stream for the Maasai people of Esiteti with a portion of all profits returning to the community for projects in the areas of education, healthcare, environmental sustainability and women’s empowerment through our non-profit partner Africa Schools of Kenya
Contact us.
shauna@emergingvisionaries.org
(805) 272-5267
Ojai, California