Ngwenya Glass- Travel Tips
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Reviews of Ngwenya Glass
Gavi Hurwitz - 5
Awesome factory, the glass blowing does not occur every day, yet one is able to tour the factory and see the way it's done by a well detailed description with pictures. The shop is absolutely magnificent with an array of absolutely gorgeous designs and awesome piece's of glass. Worth the visit. One is able to purchase the glass but know it is quite expensive.
Tony S - 5
An amazing place of creative works producing miracles with recycled glass. Lots of local arts and crafts shops now available onsite for a wide variety of the tastes of eSwatini
Noah Vaughan - 5
Beautiful place, well worth visiting. There is more to buy here other than just glass, although that was the most impressive aspect. I really enjoyed watching the glass blowers from the elevated walkway above the factory floor. What an interesting craft!
Zinhle Dube - 4
It’s a tourist hotspot, with good reason. I love that it’s out of the city centre, overlooks gorgeous mountains. The restaurant offers easy meals, nothing too hectic but quite nice. I enjoyed their carrot cake which they gave us for free after we waited too long for pizza. The shops on the property are arts & craft, unique & something to keep as a souvenir or gift loved ones. Will visit again.
Dirk Lourens - 5
Our visit to the glass factory was fairly well rewarded - the ornate recycled glass figures, drinking glasses and glass decorations were a sight to behold. Although prices were somewhat high, I suppose the fact that its recycled and a tourist attraction explains that. We purchased 2 ornate drinking glasses and asked for additional engraving at an additional fee - this took about 50 minutes to complete, but we are very happy with the purchase. Being able to walk over the factory craft area and experience the heat and conditions was very interesting! It was cool to see how some of the shop structural items and decorations were also inspired by the use of glass - see my photos uploaded. The other shops on the premises are interesting enough, but not particularly impressive, except for some small items like some of the shops sell laminated paper jewellery, there is a pewter/silver craftsman store on the premises and a chocolate maker, although the chocolate isn't something to write home about. The restaurant was unfortunately mediocre and uninspiring. They could definitely improve on that aspect. Also a cat sleeping in a basket - automatic 5 stars. Also several peacock's on a balustrade.
