Welcome to Masai Mara land of the big five: the Lion, the African elephant,cape buffalo, black rhinoceros, and the leopard. Masai Mara is located in Kenya. The entire area of the park is nestled within the enormous Great Rift Valley that extends from the Mediterranean Sea to South Africa (wikipedia). Masai Mara is a dream vacation, although it is half way aross the world. The experience is not only worth it, but it is a must for all you vacationers and people who love to experience new worlds. Named for the Maasai people (the traditional inhabitants of the area) and the Mara River, which divides it(mara.org). From the lodges to the camps around the reserve, vacationers will surely have the time of their life.