Stampriet Artesian Wells — Desert Water Miracle

Stampriet sits above one of southern Africa’s most extraordinary geological features: the Stampriet Transboundary Aquifer System — a massive confined artesian aquifer straddling Namibia, Botswana and South Africa beneath the Kalahari. Water pressure in the aquifer is high enough to push water to the surface without pumping. The result: palm trees, fruit orchards and vegetable gardens flourishing in the middle of the Kalahari. The artesian springs that gave the village its name are still flowing and can be visited.