Eco Team - Sri Lanka

What Eco Team - Sri Lanka does

Eco Team (Pvt) Ltd is a privately held Sri Lankan eco and adventure tourism company founded in 2000 by Anuruddha Bandara, headquartered in Colombo 08 with operational sites across 24 locations in Sri Lanka and approximately 69 employees. The company operates as a portfolio of 10 wholly-owned niche tourism brands, anchored by five specialized accommodation brands — Mahoora Tented Safari Camps (mobile luxury safari camps), Big Game Camps and Lodges (semi-permanent rustic camps), Ahaspokuna Bush Walks Camp, River Garden Resort, and Belihuloya Adventure Camp — supplemented by Experiential Journeys (DMC), Beyond Boundaries (MICE), Sri Lanka Day Tours, Cycling Holidays Sri Lanka, Wildlife Tours Sri Lanka, and the Sri Lanka Wilderness Foundation conservation arm.

The company's core offering is tailor-made experiential itineraries that bundle accommodation, chauffeur-guided transport, and 26 distinct adventure and nature activities (wildlife safaris, trekking, cycling, kayaking, white water rafting, diving, birding, caving, hot air ballooning, paramotoring, and cultural encounters) across national parks, rainforests, highlands, and coastal zones. Its differentiating technical asset is a mobile camp infrastructure deployable across Sri Lanka within 2-3 weeks, capable of accommodating 150+ persons in 75 luxury tents; Mahoora is positioned as the world's first carbon-neutral mobile luxury tented safari camp. Technology is limited to a centralized HSBC-secured booking and payment platform, brand-specific booking portals (mahoora.lk, srilankabiggamesafaris.com, ahaspokuna.com, etc.), and a 24/7 hotline.

Revenue is generated through five streams: (i) per-person tailor-made tour packages priced in USD ($400-$600 per person on multi-day tours), (ii) accommodation across three brand tiers (Explorer, Premium, Elite), (iii) MICE services handled by Beyond Boundaries (650+ programs cumulatively), (iv) standalone adventure activities and day tours, and (v) hardware distribution as exclusive Swarovski Optik dealer in Sri Lanka. Distribution combines direct channels (own websites, booking engine, hotline) with a network of 140+ national and international travel-company resellers. The company explicitly excludes ethically problematic mass attractions (Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, turtle hatcheries, elephant rides, commercialized bullock-cart tours), positioning itself in the responsible-tourism segment. The most recent material moves include the October 2025 Court of Appeal ruling protecting Samanalawewa access, the spin-out of DMC operations to Experiential Journeys, and Travelife Partner Status certification in 2023.

Name

Eco Team - Sri Lanka

Legal name

Eco Team (Pvt) Ltd

Website

https://ecoteam.lk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Eco Team (Pvt) Ltd is a privately held Sri Lankan eco and adventure tourism company operating 10 specialized brands across 24 locations, offering wildlife safaris, mobile tented camps, adventure activities, and MICE services to international travelers via 140+ travel-trade partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife & Safari Tour Operators (THAKADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safari & Game Drives (Land-Based) (THAAAEAC), Eco-Adventure Multi-Day Expeditions (Trekking, Hut-to-Hut, Pack Trips) (THAAAEAJ), Campground & Overnight Facilities Operations (Campsites, Cabins, Backcountry Huts) (THAAAGAE), Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips) (THAJABAL)

Keywords

• Eco adventure tourism
• Wildlife safari tours
• Tented safari camps
• MICE destination management
• Experiential travel packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Tailor-Made Tour Packages: Customized tour itineraries sold to international travelers and travel agents, including accommodation, transportation with chauffeur-guides, activities, and experiences. Prices quoted in USD per person based on group size.
2. Tented Accommodation & Lodges: Revenue from five specialized accommodation brands: Mahoora Tented Safari Camps (mobile luxury), Big Game Camps and Lodges (semi-permanent rustic), Ahaspokuna Bush Walks Camp, River Garden Resort, and Belihuloya Adventure Camp. Three tiers: Explorer, Premium, and Elite.
3. MICE Services: Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events services through Beyond Boundaries brand. Tailor-made corporate programs, team building, and leadership training for enterprise clients.
4. Adventure Activities: 26 distinct eco and adventure activities including trekking, cycling, birding, diving, canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting, and wildlife safaris, sold as standalone excursions or bundled with packages.
5. Swarovski Optics Distribution: Exclusive authorized dealer for Swarovski Optik products in Sri Lanka including binoculars, spotting scopes, and accessories. Revenue from product sales with easy payment schemes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eco Team designs and sells customized experiential travel packages and accommodation in Sri Lanka, operating five specialized tented-camp brands (Mahoora, Big Game, Ahaspokuna, River Garden, Belihuloya Adventure Camp) and offering 26 eco and adventure activities including wildlife safaris, trekking, cycling, diving, and white water rafting. The company also provides MICE services (meetings, incentives, conferences, events) through its Beyond Boundaries arm for corporate clients and serves over 140 international travel-company clients.

Product overview

Eco Team is a Sri Lankan eco and adventure tourism company founded in 2000, operating as a platform of multiple specialized accommodation brands and experience-based travel services. The portfolio centers on five core accommodation brands: Mahoora Tented Safari Camps (luxury mobile tented camps), Big Game Camps and Lodges (rustic semi-permanent camps), and Ahaspokuna Bush Walks Camp (bush walking camps). Supporting brands include Experiential Journeys (destination management), Beyond Boundaries (MICE services), Sri Lanka Day Tours, Cycling Holidays Sri Lanka, and Wildlife Tours Sri Lanka. The company offers approximately 26 adventure activities organized into land-based experiences (safaris, trekking, cycling, birding, rock climbing), water-based experiences (canoeing, diving, surfing, fishing), and air-based experiences (hot air ballooning, paramotoring). Activities are complemented by specialty services including photography/film location services, cultural tours, wellness tours, and the Sri Lanka Wilderness Foundation for conservation initiatives. The company also pioneered a Mobile Hotels concept with 75 luxury tents deployable anywhere in Sri Lanka.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mahoora Tented Safari Camps: Luxury mobile tented safari camps offering ultimate island safari experience in Sri Lanka's major national parks, available in Explorer, Premium and Elite categories.
• Big Game Tented Safari Camps and Lodges
• Ahaspokuna Bush Walks Camp
• Wildlife Tours Sri Lanka
• Cycling Holidays Sri Lanka
• Sri Lanka Day Tours
• Beyond Boundaries
• Experiential Journeys
• Exjourneys Sri Lanka
• Sri Lanka Wilderness Foundation
• Funky Leopard Safari Lodge
• Belihuloya Sri Lanka

Quantifiable outcome

• First carbon-neutral mobile tented luxury safari camp in the world (Mahoora, operational since 1998)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Swarovski OptikcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2024Eco Team was appointed as the exclusive authorized dealer to market Swarovski's world-class range of binoculars, spotting scopes, and accessories in Sri Lanka. Swarovski products are promoted globally as must-have items for tour guides, nature-based resorts, and adventure tourists. Special offers are available for wildlife societies and bank credit card holders on easy payment schemes.
• Travelife (UK Travel Association / ECEAT Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Travelife is a leading training, management and certification initiative for tourism companies committed to sustainability. Eco Team received Travelife Partner Status, making it the only eco and adventure tourism entity in Sri Lanka to hold this accreditation. The partnership focuses on improving sustainability practices, reducing negative environmental impact, and inspiring responsible tourism across the industry.
• All for Nature (Netherlands)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco Team collaborated with All for Nature from the Netherlands on the Human Elephant Conflict management project in the Buttala Divisional Secretariat - Konketiya Village. The project aims to develop sustainable solutions benefiting both humans and elephants with community participation.
• Sri Lanka Wilderness FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco Team's CSR and conservation arm dedicated to conservation of Sri Lanka's wildlife through education and sustainable tourism development. Operates volunteer programs, Rainforest Reforestation, Carbon Offsetting, Human-Leopard Conflict Management, Marine Turtles and Elephant Conservation projects. Partners and clients can participate in these conservation initiatives.
• HSBC (Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation)coreTechnology or IntegrationEco Team uses HSBC's secured payment gateway for credit card transactions (Visa, MasterCard). Payments are processed entirely on HSBC's Secure Payment Site with SSL 128-bit encryption. Card details are not stored by Eco Team.
• Sri Lanka Wildlife & Nature Protection SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecial offers for Sri Lanka Wildlife & Nature Protection Society and its members on Swarovski products purchased through Eco Team.
• Beyond Boundaries Global (Pvt) LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco Team's MICE subsidiary brand providing Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events services. Handles over 650 programs and operates as a comprehensive DMC for corporate clients. Run by an experienced management team within the Eco Team group.
• Experiential Journeys Pvt LtdmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew associate company of Eco Team handling the Destination Management Company (DMC) business. Eco Team shifted DMC operations to Experiential Journeys to allow Eco Team to focus on Eco Tourism, Adventure and Nature-related Experiences. All DMC staff transitioned to the new company.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• &Beyond: &Beyond runs luxury safari lodges and camps across Africa with a Conservation Beyond Tourism platform. Comparable to Eco Team in luxury safari lodging, sustainability certification, and high-touch guest experience, though at significantly larger scale.
• Wilderness Safaris: Wilderness Safaris operates tented and lodge camps in sub-Saharan Africa with a deep community-conservation focus. Directly comparable to Eco Team on safari product, conservation positioning, and high-end small-group guest profile.
• African Bush Camps: African Bush Camps runs tented safari camps across southern Africa with a community-conservation model. Comparable to Eco Team's Mahoora/Big Game in mobile-camp operations and ESG-driven positioning.
• Asilia Africa: Asilia operates mobile tented safari camps across East Africa with a strong sustainability and community-impact positioning. It is the closest functional analogue to Eco Team's Mahoora mobile-luxury-camp concept, sharing the carbon-neutral, small-group, high-touch model.
• Sanctuary Retreats: Sanctuary Retreats operates luxury tented camps and small ships in Africa and beyond. Comparable to Eco Team on luxury mobile camping, MICE/group capability, and curated wildlife experiences.

Broad incumbents

• G Adventures: G Adventures is a global small-group adventure tour operator with strong responsible-travel credentials. Comparable to Eco Team on multi-activity adventure products, MICE-adjacent group bookings, and B2B agent distribution, though at far greater geographic scale.
• Singita: Singita is a luxury safari operator with 100-year conservation vision across Africa. Comparable on sustainability leadership and ultra-premium positioning, though at much higher price points and scale than Eco Team.
• Intrepid Travel: Intrepid Travel operates small-group adventure tours worldwide with carbon-neutral commitments and Travelife-equivalent credentials. Comparable to Eco Team on sustainability positioning, multi-activity portfolio, and agent network.

Regional players

• Aitken Spence Travels: Aitken Spence Travels is a leading Sri Lankan DMC and inbound tour operator with broad coverage including MICE. Same geography and overlapping MICE/wildlife itineraries as Eco Team, but at larger scale and without the niche eco-tent specialism.
• Walkers Tours: Walkers Tours is a long-established Sri Lankan DMC offering cultural, wildlife, and MICE services. Directly comparable on Sri Lankan inbound operations, B2B agent relationships, and tour-package product overlap with Experiential Journeys.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@srilankaecotourism
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eco-team-pvt-ltd

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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