Camp Nomad sits at Tjentište, right in the heart of Sutjeska National Park, Bosnia and Herzegovina's oldest and largest national park. Getting to us is part of the adventure, because every road in winds through some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the Balkans. Here is exactly how to reach us from five common starting points, what you will pass along the way, and the map link for each.
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Quick comparison
| From | Distance | Drive time | Border? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarajevo | ~110–120 km | ~2–2.5 hrs | No |
| Dubrovnik | ~200–230 km | ~4 hrs | Yes (Ivanica) |
| Podgorica | ~155–175 km | ~3–3.5 hrs | Yes (Hum) |
| Žabljak | ~95–130 km | ~2–2.5 hrs | Yes (Hum) |
| Belgrade | ~320–376 km | ~5–6 hrs | Yes (Vardište) |
From Sarajevo (the easy one)
This is the shortest and simplest way to reach us, roughly 110 to 120 km and about 2 to 2.5 hours, with no border to cross. You take the M18 (European route E762) south out of Sarajevo, past the airport and through Trnovo, then climb over the Rogoj pass and drop down through Miljevina into Foča. From Foča it is a straightforward 30 km south on the M20 into the park to Tjentište.
Along the way you will pass Trnovo sitting below the Bjelašnica and Treskavica massifs, the winding Rogoj mountain pass, and the town of Foča where the Ćehotina meets the emerald Drina. The final stretch follows the Sutjeska canyon straight to the Tjentište memorial, so you will know you have arrived. The road is paved but mountainous and winding, so take the passes at an easy pace, especially in winter when the Rogoj can see snow.
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From Dubrovnik
Coming from the Adriatic coast, plan for around 200 to 230 km and roughly 4 hours. You cross from Croatia into Bosnia at the small Ivanica border crossing, just 20 to 30 minutes from Dubrovnik, then head to Trebinje and north through Bileća and Gacko before descending to Tjentište. Since Croatia joined Schengen, expect proper passport checks at the border, so have documents ready.
This route is a scenic tour of Herzegovina. You will pass through Trebinje with its riverside old town and vineyards, skirt the wide blue expanse of Bileća Lake, roll through Gacko and the stark karst highlands, and climb over the Čemerno pass before the park opens up in front of you. Beautiful driving, though some sections are rough, so take your time.
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From Podgorica
From Montenegro's capital it is about 155 to 175 km and 3 to 3.5 hours, and it may be the most spectacular drive of them all. You head north to Nikšić, then follow the road along the Piva Canyon to the Šćepan Polje / Hum border crossing, cross into Bosnia, and continue through Foča to the park. The Hum crossing is open 24 hours and is one of the quieter, prettier crossings in the region.
The highlight is unmistakable: the Piva Canyon road threads through 56 short tunnels carved straight out of the rock, running high above the turquoise water of Piva Lake. You will also pass the towering Mratinje Dam, one of the highest in Europe at 220 metres, and reach Šćepan Polje where the Tara and Piva rivers join to form the Drina. Note that the Bosnian side from the border to Foča is narrow and slow, so drive it in daylight and go gently in a low car.
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From Žabljak
If you are coming from Durmitor, you are close, roughly 95 to 130 km and about 2 to 2.5 hours. You descend toward Plužine and pick up the Piva Canyon road, cross into Bosnia at Šćepan Polje / Hum, then follow the M18 to Foča and the M20 into the park.
This route strings together some of the finest scenery in the Balkans. You leave Durmitor National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and can detour past the Đurđevića Tara Bridge spanning the Tara River Canyon, the deepest canyon in Europe. Then comes the Piva Canyon and its lake before you reach the border. It is all mountain driving, so allow time and enjoy it rather than rushing.
From Belgrade
This is the longest haul, roughly 320 to 376 km and 5 to 6 hours, so treat it as a full day. You take the A2 "Miloš Veliki" motorway toward Čačak and Požega, continue to Užice, then cross into Bosnia at the Kotroman / Vardište crossing near Višegrad before following the Drina valley south through Goražde and Foča to the park.
There is plenty to break up the drive. You pass Užice and the Zlatibor mountain resort, the Mokra Gora area with its famous Šargan Eight heritage railway, and above all Višegrad, home to the UNESCO-listed Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge, the 16th-century stone bridge made famous by Ivo Andrić's Nobel-winning novel. From there the road traces the Drina valley all the way to us. It is well worth a stop at the bridge to stretch your legs.
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What is waiting for you
However you arrive, the reward is the same. Sutjeska National Park is home to the striking Tjentište memorial in the Valley of Heroes, Maglić at 2,386 metres (Bosnia's highest peak), the ancient Perućica primeval forest with its 75 metre Skakavac waterfall, the heart-shaped Trnovačko Lake on the Montenegro border, and the glacial lakes of Zelengora. Camp Nomad puts you right in the middle of it, and the Hrčavka canyoning tour starts a short drive from your tent.
Before you set off
A few practical notes. Every route except Sarajevo crosses an international border, so bring your passport (EU ID cards are not valid for Bosnia or Montenegro) and a Green Card for your vehicle insurance. In winter, the Rogoj pass on the Sarajevo route and the Čemerno pass on the Dubrovnik route can get snow, so carry proper winter equipment and check conditions before you leave. Border waits can add time in peak summer, so set off early.
Ready to come and see us? Get in touch and we will help you plan your arrival, or read the canyon comparison guide to decide what to do once you are here.
Distances and drive times are estimates and exclude border waits, which vary in peak season. Please check current road and border conditions before you travel.