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Montenegro is a fantastic little country, rich in history and with stunning scenery. From beaches, sand dunes and salt pans along its coast to the dramatic interior mountains there is a wide range of habitat for wildlife, providing vital stopover points for many migrating birds. Timed to coincide with the spring migration, this tour will focus primarily on birds, although there will also be plenty of plants, amphibians, reptiles and insects to be found. Montenegro is not (yet!) on the main Mediterranean tourist trail, but with its stunning and diverse scenery, we expect to enjoy an outstanding week of birding in this beautiful, welcoming and compact country!

  • Unspoilt forest in dramatic Durmitor National Park
  • Dalmatian Pelican, Pygmy Cormorant & herons on Skadar Lake
  • Spring migrants including Bee-eater, Hoopoe, Yellow Wagtail & Woodchat Shrike
  • Waders and gulls in the coastal and wetland habitats
  • Woodpecker & raptors, including Black & Three-toed Woodpecker 
  • Stunning scenery
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Nestled in the heart of the Balkans, the small country of Montenegro is a hidden jewel that lies on the Adriatic coast and boasts some truly spectacular scenery. Following the break-up of Yugoslavia, it finally achieved independence in June 2006; it’s largest, and capital, city is Podgorica.

Montenegro is one of Europe's (and the world's) prime biodiversity 'hot-spots'. The number of species per area unit index is 0.837, which is the highest recorded in any European country!


The lovely Adriatic coastline varies from beaches, sheltered inlets and saltpans through to the magnificent Bay of Kotor with its limestone massifs. Lake Skadar is home to the most westerly breeding population of Dalmatian Pelicans as well as thousands of Pygmy Cormorants, while the forests and jagged (black) mountains of Montenegro's Durmitor National Park, offer excellent raptor-viewing!

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Montenegro lies in the Balkans on the coast of the Adriatic Sea to the north of Albania. Although small in size, this little-visited country is rich in wildlife and spectacular landscapes and boasts a fascinating history. From long sandy beaches backed by dunes and saltpans to rugged mountains reaching over 2,000 metres in height, Montenegro has much to offer the visitor, especially those with an interest in natural history. This holiday focuses on the birds, and other wildlife, of the coasts and mountains at a time of year when numerous waders, warblers, raptors, shrikes and other species will be tracking north, and its breeding birds will be back on territory.

Our holiday begins, perhaps surprisingly, with a flight to the Albanian capital of Tirana. From here, we drive north into Montenegro to the historic town of Virpazar, on the north-west shore of Lake Skadar, where we will be based for the first four nights of our tour. Lake Skadar is home to the most westerly breeding population of Dalmatian Pelicans, as well as thousands of Pygmy Cormorants and other waterbirds. It is surrounded by rolling karst hills and is edged by a rocky shoreline. Although water levels change over the course of the year, on average the lake is 44 kilometres long by eight kilometres wide. During our stay in Virpazar, we will explore the lake on foot, by vehicle and by boat in search of the numerous terns, herons and other waterbirds that live here. The strident call of the Great Reed Warbler will be a familiar background sound to our exploration, whilst other species to look out for include Short-toed Eagle, Cirl Bunting, Eastern Subalpine Warbler, Spanish Sparrow, Hawfinch and others. We will also enjoy the orchids and other flowers that grow on the roadside verges.

We will spend time exploring the coastal saltpans, sand dunes and wetlands too, home to such birds as Stone-curlew, Collared Pratincole, Calandra Lark, European Bee-eater, Tawny Pipit, Woodchat Shrike, Savi’s Warbler and Black-necked Grebe. Waders may include Black-winged Stilt, Ruff, Wood Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper, Little Stint and Marsh Sandpiper, whilst Marsh Harrier and the occasional Levant Sparrowhawk may pass overhead. Nearby Lovcen National Park is also worth a visit, within which sits Mount Lovcen, the so-called 'Black Mountain' after which the country is named. Here we will search for woodpeckers such as White-backed Woodpecker, plus Red-rumped Swallow, Black-eared Wheatear and Rock Bunting, before winding our way down towards Tivat, journeying past the magnificent Bay of Kotor en route. Back on the coast, we can search the scrub and dunes for a variety of migrant passerines such as Wryneck, Yellow Wagtail, Whinchat, Spotted and Collared Flycatchers and possibly Woodchat, Lesser Grey or Red-backed Shrikes.

Next, we will head inland to the forests and jagged mountains of Montenegro’s Durmitor National Park, famed for its high rocky peaks, deep canyons and glacial lakes. For the next three nights we will be staying in the small town of Zabljak, located on the edge of the reserve and situated at an altitude of 1,600 metres. This is one of the oldest national parks in Montenegro — and a Unesco World Heritage Site — and it contains an impressive 48 peaks rising over 2,000 metres. The mountains are part of the Dinaric Alps and are cut by deep gorges and dotted with 17 glacial lakes, known locally as gorske oci ('mountain eyes'). En route to Durmitor National Park, we will aim to stop at Biogradska Gora National Park, which protects some of the last remnants of rainforest left in Europe.

From our base in Zabljak, we will explore the mountains in search of a wide variety of upland birds and other wildlife. Overhead soar Goshawk, Golden Eagle and Short-toed Eagle, whilst the woodlands are home to Grey-headed Woodpecker and Firecrest, plus Crested, Willow and Sombre Tits. We will also look for Ring Ouzel, Crag Martin, Rock Bunting, Water Pipit and Blue Rock Thrush in the more open areas. The mountains here are home to a few mammals too, including Balkan Chamois and the black morph of the Red Squirrel.

Finally, we conclude our holiday with a night in the historic town of Krujë, in northern Albania, and a visit to the Kune Vain Wetlands. Here we can look for Ferruginous Duck, Bittern, Squacco Heron, all three marsh terns, Zitting Cisticola and Moustached Warbler before we head back to Tirana Airport the following morning for our flight home.

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A mix of well-situated hotels and guesthouses with en suite rooms; rooms may be fairly basic in nature. 

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Itinerary image

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Montenegro is one of the smaller countries of Europe, yet it more than makes up for its diminutive size with its scenic beauty and the wonderful diversity of its wildlife. Rising from the sandy beaches, dunes and salt pans along the Adriatic Sea, its spectacular mountains hold villages that are distinctly Alpine in character, often set beneath dramatic limestone peaks that soar to over 2,000 metres. The country is positioned on the so-called ‘Adriatic Flyway’, an avian migratory route through the Balkans used by many of our northern hemisphere summer visitors on their journey from, and back to, their African wintering grounds. On this tour, it will be the exciting spring migration which we will hope to enjoy.

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Montenegro in Spring

Tour Code: MNE01

A 9-day tour exploring this rarely visited country in search of migrating and native birds, as well as other wildlife, including time spent at the scenic Lake Skadar and within the dramatic mountains of Durmitor National Park.

£2,595

Flight Inclusive

£2,345

Land Only
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Carbon Footprint

1172kg CO2e

With International Flights

598.3kg CO2e

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What does this mean?

Highlights

  • Unspoilt forest in dramatic Durmitor National Park
  • Dalmatian Pelican, Pygmy Cormorant & herons on Skadar Lake
  • Spring migrants including Bee-eater, Hoopoe, Yellow Wagtail & Woodchat Shrike
  • Waders and gulls in the coastal and wetland habitats
  • Woodpecker & raptors, including Black & Three-toed Woodpecker 
  • Stunning scenery

Summary

Montenegro lies in the Balkans on the coast of the Adriatic Sea to the north of Albania. Although small in size, this little-visited country is rich in wildlife and spectacular landscapes and boasts a fascinating history. From long sandy beaches backed by dunes and saltpans to rugged mountains reaching over 2,000 metres in height, Montenegro has much to offer the visitor, especially those with an interest in natural history. This holiday focuses on the birds, and other wildlife, of the coasts and mountains at a time of year when numerous waders, warblers, raptors, shrikes and other species will be tracking north, and its breeding birds will be back on territory.

Our holiday begins, perhaps surprisingly, with a flight to the Albanian capital of Tirana. From here, we drive north into Montenegro to the historic town of Virpazar, on the north-west shore of Lake Skadar, where we will be based for the first four nights of our tour. Lake Skadar is home to the most westerly breeding population of Dalmatian Pelicans, as well as thousands of Pygmy Cormorants and other waterbirds. It is surrounded by rolling karst hills and is edged by a rocky shoreline. Although water levels change over the course of the year, on average the lake is 44 kilometres long by eight kilometres wide. During our stay in Virpazar, we will explore the lake on foot, by vehicle and by boat in search of the numerous terns, herons and other waterbirds that live here. The strident call of the Great Reed Warbler will be a familiar background sound to our exploration, whilst other species to look out for include Short-toed Eagle, Cirl Bunting, Eastern Subalpine Warbler, Spanish Sparrow, Hawfinch and others. We will also enjoy the orchids and other flowers that grow on the roadside verges.

We will spend time exploring the coastal saltpans, sand dunes and wetlands too, home to such birds as Stone-curlew, Collared Pratincole, Calandra Lark, European Bee-eater, Tawny Pipit, Woodchat Shrike, Savi’s Warbler and Black-necked Grebe. Waders may include Black-winged Stilt, Ruff, Wood Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper, Little Stint and Marsh Sandpiper, whilst Marsh Harrier and the occasional Levant Sparrowhawk may pass overhead. Nearby Lovcen National Park is also worth a visit, within which sits Mount Lovcen, the so-called 'Black Mountain' after which the country is named. Here we will search for woodpeckers such as White-backed Woodpecker, plus Red-rumped Swallow, Black-eared Wheatear and Rock Bunting, before winding our way down towards Tivat, journeying past the magnificent Bay of Kotor en route. Back on the coast, we can search the scrub and dunes for a variety of migrant passerines such as Wryneck, Yellow Wagtail, Whinchat, Spotted and Collared Flycatchers and possibly Woodchat, Lesser Grey or Red-backed Shrikes.

Next, we will head inland to the forests and jagged mountains of Montenegro’s Durmitor National Park, famed for its high rocky peaks, deep canyons and glacial lakes. For the next three nights we will be staying in the small town of Zabljak, located on the edge of the reserve and situated at an altitude of 1,600 metres. This is one of the oldest national parks in Montenegro — and a Unesco World Heritage Site — and it contains an impressive 48 peaks rising over 2,000 metres. The mountains are part of the Dinaric Alps and are cut by deep gorges and dotted with 17 glacial lakes, known locally as gorske oci ('mountain eyes'). En route to Durmitor National Park, we will aim to stop at Biogradska Gora National Park, which protects some of the last remnants of rainforest left in Europe.

From our base in Zabljak, we will explore the mountains in search of a wide variety of upland birds and other wildlife. Overhead soar Goshawk, Golden Eagle and Short-toed Eagle, whilst the woodlands are home to Grey-headed Woodpecker and Firecrest, plus Crested, Willow and Sombre Tits. We will also look for Ring Ouzel, Crag Martin, Rock Bunting, Water Pipit and Blue Rock Thrush in the more open areas. The mountains here are home to a few mammals too, including Balkan Chamois and the black morph of the Red Squirrel.

Finally, we conclude our holiday with a night in the historic town of Krujë, in northern Albania, and a visit to the Kune Vain Wetlands. Here we can look for Ferruginous Duck, Bittern, Squacco Heron, all three marsh terns, Zitting Cisticola and Moustached Warbler before we head back to Tirana Airport the following morning for our flight home.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Fly Tirana and transfer to hotel
Days
2 - 4
Daily excursions from Virpazar
Days
5 - 7
Durmitor National Park
Day
8
Northern Albania
Day
9
Fly London
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What's Included?

Food

All meals are included in the tour cost.

Accommodation

A mix of well-situated hotels and guesthouses with en suite rooms; rooms may be fairly basic in nature. 

Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£2,595

Land Only

£2,345

Single Supplement

£175

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

2028

Flight Inclusive

£2,595

Land Only

£2,345

Single Supplement

£175

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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