Ngwenya Glass

Top choice in eSwatini (Swaziland)


One of eSwatini's major tourist attractions, this superb glass-blowing factory and boutique showcases a fantastic selection of animal figurines, vases, decorative art glass and tableware, all made from recycled glass. On weekdays you can watch the glass-blowers at work from an overhead balcony. Magical!

The on-site cafe serves light lunches (mains E45 to E75), freshly squeezed juice and big wedges of chocolate cake.


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