Visit The Glass Factory At Ngwenya

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Visitors to the enchanting Kingdom of Swaziland are in for an experience they will never forget. While the country – the smallest in Africa – is home to the popular Piggs Peak Casino and a range of impressive nature conservations, travellers seeking an alternative and educational experience would do well to visit the glass factory at Ngwenya.

There is a terrain of mountains encircling Swaziland, resembling a crocodile, and as the base of this mountain lies the world’s most ancient iron ore mine dating back 43000 years – here you will find the quaint town of Ngwenya and its band of skilled and inspiring Swazi craftsmen and women. This gifted group of artisans shape and mould glass into various animal species, breathing life into their creations with amazing personalities. While Ngwenya Glass Factory has been a success story since 1987, it is also a friend of the environment, with all glass pieces made from recycled glass collected throughout Swaziland. Not only are people encouraged to collect glass to recycle, but Ngwenya works with local schools and groups raising awareness about environmental concerns and the importance of caring for the planet, with school children participating in road-side clean-up campaigns.

While Ngwenya glass products have been taken home by many visitors, the factory has also produced custom-made light fittings and tableware commissioned by some of the finest hotels in South Africa. With its successful operation going from strength to strength in Swaziland, Ngwenya Glass Factory has opened a sister company in Johannesburg and has an exclusive glass boutique in the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.