Kitengela Hot Glass Studio Half Day Tour Nairobi

Kitengela Hot Glass Studio Half-Day Tour in Nairobi is an excursion to Anselm Kitengela (the glassware factory) and Kitengela Glass (a general art studio). The tour from Nairobi to Anselm’s Kitengela Hot Glass Studio takes 4 to 6 hours. The factory is located in Glass Lane, Tuala (near Ongata Rongai).

Located roughly 27 km (1 hour) from the city center on the edge of Nairobi National Park, this eco-art studio is renowned for transforming recycled glass into handmade art. 

Kitengela Glass is about an hour’s drive (across rutted roads) from Nairobi’s town center and overlooks Nairobi National Park.  Hundreds of different glass objects designed by Anselm are made here by his skilled team of artisans, from individual glass artworks to entire collections of custom-designed glassware, tableware, and homeware for restaurants, hotels, lodges, camps, and other corporate clients throughout Africa.

The shops on the site have wonderful items for sale – sleek vases the color of sea glass, extravagant murals, lovely wine goblets, bejeweled chandeliers, sun-splashed mosaics, and many more. You are at leisure to wander through the studio and shops and make your purchases. There is a restaurant at the studio where you can enjoy refreshments at your own expense.

Kitengela Hot Glass Studios is the place to order unique, one-of-a-kind items that make stylish additions to your office or home. If you’re looking for a unique wedding gift idea, talk to Anselm or one of his staff for their input, as they welcome commissioned work and can easily create a personalized plaque, Dalle de Verre glass window, mural, vase, or piece of tableware.

No matter how large or small, they will try to accommodate requests made to create original designs for you.

Kitengela Hot Glass Studio  Activities

✓ Live Glassblowing: Watch skilled artisans mouth-blow molten recycled glass into intricate vases, chandeliers, and sculptures.
Note: 
Tuesday–Saturday (0800 Hours–1630 Hours) Demonstrations are continuous
Sundays and Mondays  (0800 Hours–1300 Hours) Limited to mornings only
✓ The Swaying Bridge: A thrilling adrenaline walk across a high, suspended bridge over a deep river gorge.
✓Artistic Exploration: Wander through mosaic-lined pathways, sculptures, and a “wonderland” of recycled art installations.
✓ Hands-on Workshops: For an additional fee, you can try glassblowing yourself (making “bubbles”), bead making, or mosaic classes

Tour Information

Dining: There is an on-site vegetarian café serving light snacks, coffee, and homemade ice cream
What to Wear: Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. The final 1 km of the road is unpaved and can be rough
Accommodation: Unique guest cottages, such as the Mirror House and Bush Willow, are available for overnight stays
Shopping & Services: You can purchase unique items ranging from glassware and beads to custom chandeliers and furniture

Kitengela Hot Glass Studio Half-day Tour in Nairobi is an excursion to Anselm Kitengela (the glassware factory) and Kitengela Glass (a general art studio). The place is about an hour’s drive (across rutted roads) from Nairobi’s town center and overlooks Nairobi National Park.

Glassmaking and stained glass are what this place is about. Spend the morning or afternoon at the Kitengela Hot Glass studio, where you can watch the process of glass blowing. It’s fascinating to see old glass bottles turned into molten glass and expertly transformed into something completely new.

Hundreds of different glass objects designed by Anselm are made here by his skilled team of artisans, from individual glass artworks to entire collections of custom-designed glassware, tableware, and homeware for restaurants, hotels, lodges, camps, and other corporate clients throughout Africa.

The shops on the site have wonderful items for sale – sleek vases the color of sea glass, extravagant murals, lovely wine goblets, bejeweled chandeliers, sun-splashed mosaics, and many more. You are at leisure to wander through the studio and shops and make your purchases. There is a restaurant at the studio where you can enjoy refreshments at your own expense.

Kitengela Hot Glass Studios is the place to order unique, one-of-a-kind items that make stylish additions to your office or home. If you’re looking for a unique wedding gift idea, talk to Anselm or one of his staff for their input, as they welcome commissioned work and can easily create a personalized plaque, Dalle de Verre glass window, mural, vase, or piece of tableware.

No matter how large or small, they will try to accommodate requests made to create original designs for you.

Kitengela Hot Glass Studio Half-day Tour Nairobi Rates Include:

✓ Round-trip transportation from Nairobi/ Residence

Notes

* Tours begin at 0800 Hours or 1300 Hours (we’re flexible on timing, just let us know), daily departing from your Hotel or Residence

Kitengela Hot Glass Studio Half-day Tour Nairobi Rates Do Not Include:

* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers Insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of 1 person  required
* Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities like the Naivasha Boat ride and lunch
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)

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