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  • Adventures & Experiences - Classic Cultural Trips with a Twist - Wildlife Encounters with Specialists – Handpicked, small , unique accommodations - Meeting real local people – Lessor known highlights
  • Adventures & Experiences - Classic Cultural Trips with a Twist - Wildlife Encounters with Specialists – Handpicked, small , unique accommodations - Meeting real local people – Lessor known highlights
  • Adventures & Experiences - Classic Cultural Trips with a Twist - Wildlife Encounters with Specialists – Handpicked, small , unique accommodations - Meeting real local people – Lessor known highlights
  • Adventures & Experiences - Classic Cultural Trips with a Twist - Wildlife Encounters with Specialists – Handpicked, small , unique accommodations - Meeting real local people – Lessor known highlights
  • Adventures & Experiences - Classic Cultural Trips with a Twist - Wildlife Encounters with Specialists – Handpicked, small , unique accommodations - Meeting real local people – Lessor known highlights
  • Adventures & Experiences - Classic Cultural Trips with a Twist - Wildlife Encounters with Specialists – Handpicked, small , unique accommodations - Meeting real local people – Lessor known highlights
  • Adventures & Experiences - Classic Cultural Trips with a Twist - Wildlife Encounters with Specialists – Handpicked, small , unique accommodations - Meeting real local people – Lessor known highlights

Eco Team & Swarovski partnership in Sri Lanka 

Eco Team - Sri Lanka  (the parent Company of Mahoora Camps) signed the official partnership agreement with Swarovski Optik to market its world-class product range of binoculars, spotting scopes and accessories in Sri Lanka in the year 2017. The world’s best optic brand for nature observation “Swarovski Optik” brings you closer to nature so that you can truly experience the preciousness of the moment and see the unseen. 

The whole product range is available in Sri Lanka through Eco Team & Mahoora Tented Safari Camps.

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About the nature range of the binoculars :

Promoted globally as the “must-have” products for all tour guides, nature-based resorts and adventure tourists, Swarovski Optik is a perfect addition for nature trails, bird watching, hikes, and safaris. 

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Do I need my own binoculars when on safari? 

Our clients often ask us if it is really needed to have a pair of binoculars each when they go through the holiday packing list. And our answer has always been “Yes - you do. If you are already coming all the way to experience the wilderness in Sri Lanka, then why miss out on seeing everything up close and well?” 

Even though you are more than welcome to share our Safari Guide’s pair or what’s available in the Safari Jeep from time to time, we highly recommend you have a pair of binoculars on your own - at least one per couple. 

However, we have to say that in certain countries, Safari Guides do not allow sharing their own or other guests' binoculars. . 

 

What are the best binocular brands?

Some of the globally recommended brands are Swarovski (which is also on every tour guide’s wish list) Zeiss and Nikon are also well regarded as they are highly rated viewing gear. 

We recommend all our guests to have a pair of binoculars with them during their safari to enjoy their viewing experience to the fullest. A pair of very good binoculars certainly do make an entire world of difference between seeing the wild with clarity and seeing things in half light or at a great distance.

. Albeit brands like Swarovski would be more expensive, it’s a lifetime investment that also comes with a lifetime international warranty as well as a guaranteed lasting of a lifetime if looked after with care. 

To enjoy your safari experience in Sri Lanka, and to make it a hassle free one - we provide the opportunity for our guests to purchase their very own pair of Swarovski binoculars from us.

 

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FAQs and general information to know: 

How big should a pair of binoculars be? 
Our answer to all our guests has been that the size of the pair of binoculars one must have when on safari should be based on what you are comfortable with to carry around with you. 


What’s the best binocular size and strength I should go for?
The size of the binoculars depend on the size of the front lens, for example, a pair of binoculars with a description of the lense 10 x 40 - would mean that 10 is the magnification power whilst 40 being the size of the front lens. 

 

How much should you pay for a pair of binoculars? 

Once again, being respectful of our client’s budgets as well as their willingness to carry around a pair of binoculars, we advise our guests to purchase a pair of binoculars not only for the amount of clarity it will bring, but also for the ability to enjoy your safari experience. 

Therefore, when purchasing, keep in mind the purpose of your visit [is this a general wildlife experience, birding safari etc.]  and do some research on which would be the best option to purchase. 

 

How can I buy one?

Mahoora Tented Safari camps in  Sri Lanka, can now provide you your brand new Swarovski binoculars at the arrival to the Mahoora Camp of your booking. The pair of binoculars also comes with an international warranty - proving this to be hassle free should you need any services when you go back home from your vacation.

And, as a Mahoora guest, you are entitled for a 10% discount for your purchase!  This is due to Eco Team Pvt Ltd, the owning company of Mahoora Tented Safari Camps being the exclusive distributor of Swarovski Optics in Sri Lanka. 

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Our Service Values

Exclusive  Experiences
It’s all about what you will be doing. 

We take pride in offering the exclusive and unique experiences going beyond just the tourist highlights. We believe that no two persons on this earth could be the same, so therefore no holiday created should be the same too. With our unparalleled access to all the hidden corners, we don't merely create holidays, we design experiences that money can’t buy.  

Genuine Encounters
It’s all about whom you are meeting.

Our tours are designed to grant you an intimate peak into the country and meeting real local people. With our special relationships cultivated over the years, our tours offer access into villages and homes to provide truly unique perspectives. This is something we are really specialized in. You do things together, share a meal or take part in a religious ritual; you become their guest but not a paid tourist.     

Spaces with Character
It’s about where you are staying. 

Our handpicked accommodations are way different to large chain hotels with conventional star ratings. We offers small properties with quality, character, ambiance and run by passionate people. The range does not limit to “hotels” and goes into Tented Camps, Lodges, Home Stays, Colonial Bungalows, Luxury Boutique Properties as well as Tree Houses that have won multiple awards and plaudits.


Passionate Sustainability
It’s about how we do things. 

We believe that the sustainability and conservation approach in tourism is not merely an option but a way of life. While offering you unique, unconventional experiences and encounters, we strive to stay conscious of the sustainability of our habitat, people and culture. You wouldn’t find the Elephant Orphanage, animal rides or shows, or any other experiences that exploit people or animals in our programmes.

 

Experiences Sri Lanka

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Our Locations

Sri Lanka is an island that promises many types of adventures to suit visitors with various interests, made possible by our diverse local people who act as guides and hosts.

Sri Lanka’s diverse topography and our connectivity with each location, our professionalism and our exceptional attitude towards service make us an outstanding provider of activities and experiences in the region.    

     

One of the many attractions of the country is that you can do many activities in a very short time span, without having to travel long distances from one activity location to another. For example, you could do a rainforest walk in the morning, a whitewater-rafting trip by noon, and do a leisurely stroll on the beach in the evening, all on the same day!

 

 

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Why we do not promote following attractions

You may find that we have not included certain common tourist attractions that are generally found in other programme designs; namely, the turtle hatcheries on the southern coast, the Pinnawala elephant orphanage, the Habarana elephant rides and the Bullock Cart Trail. These are not included due to conservation and ethical reasons.

 

Turtle Hatcheries

We do not encourage our visitors to patronize the turtle hatcheries as this concept has serious negative aspects in terms of conservation. We encourage visitors to observe turtles in their natural habitats. For further information check the link below. 
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Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage

We do not encourage our clients to visit the above either. We do not agree with the concept of how the establishment is run. We are happy to see that even the Born Free Foundation has now taken a similar stand. 

Elephant back rides – Habarana
We have concerns about the way this is being done. However, there may be a few ethical operators but in general, we do not agree with the “working hours”, how they give rest to the animals, trails they use etc.

Traditional village tour with a canoe trip and bullock carts – Habarana
This is an extremely commercialized touristic operation where a lot is “staged”. We encourage the visitors to have less touristic experiences and instead experience the real Sri Lanka.

 

Wildlife Tours Sri Lanka - Fixed Departures & Offers

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Sri Lankan Gateaway Fixed Departure Tour

Cycling Tours Sri Lanka - Fixed Departures & Offers

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Contact Us
Eco Team (Pvt) Ltd,
No: 20/63, Fairfield Garden,
Colombo 08, Sri Lanka
 
[P] : (+94) 70 222 8 222
Office Hours :
0830 - 1730 hrs
 
 
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