Southern Botswana Lodge-Based Self-Drive - Botswana Forum 3 Jan. 2021, 3:31 am First, I want to thank everyone for responding to my earlier post on self-drive options for late April 2021. Since we are combining this self-drive with a 12 night fly-in safari around the Okavango, we have decided to focus on different eco-systems. We are looking at a revised route that would include Makagadikgadi Pans, Tuli Block or Mashatu Game Reserve, Khama Rhino Sanctuary and possibly Central Kalahari. We would prefer mid-range lodges that offer ala-carte activities (in case road conditions aren't conducive ...