Durmitor National Park, Montenegro

The Park is located in a broad mountain region in the northwestern portion of Montenegro, encircled by rivers Piva and Tara, and has 23 peak summits that rise over 2300 meters. The park spans 39000 acres and contains 82 kilometers of Tara Canyon at an elevation of 1600 meters above river level.

Durmitor's area is the most significant component of the Dinara Mountain range, with high peaks, dense forests, and deep canyons. The Canyon of Tara is Europe's biggest, with approximately 1500 species of vegetation and 130 species of birds. The Park has 17 glacial lakes and Bobotov kuk, Montenegro's highest peak (2522 m). There are eight historic monuments in the neighborhood of Abljak due to a significant conflict that occurred in WWII. Other historic sites and monuments may be found in the Park's southern and northern sections. Although not completed, archeological investigation is revealing Mesolithic era evidence.

Montenegro is renowned as the "Pearl of the Balkans" and is a popular tourist destination. Nonetheless, the country is still a hidden gem among European locations, and there are currently several Worldpackers volunteer opportunities. You could wish to look into volunteer opportunities in Tivat, Polje, Ulcinj, Podgorica, and Ljesevici, which are all approximately 2-3 hours away from the reserve.

Location: Dinaric Alps, Montenegro