After 46 years as an iconic landmark in Ezulwini Valley, Mantenga Craft and Lifestyle Center now occupies the old original historic farmhouse, which in its day was the only residence in the entire Mantenga Valley. The classic ‘Cape Dutch’ gabled building is home to a vibrant community of skilled entrepreneurs who work together to create our lively and yet peaceful atmosphere. Pizza Vesuvio - this is a real Italian set up run by a real Italian. Pizza Vesuvio specialises in traditional Neopolitan wood fired pizza, as well as hand made pasta and eye rolling soft gnocchi. The Wine Boutique, who offer an outlet for unique wines that you are unlikely to find on other shelves locally. This vendor provides the ideal excuse to pull up a chair, pop a cork and relax under the tree. Enjoy a Sibebe, the local beer or a long tall iced cold draft. The Smoke & Grill - Smoked pork, buffalo wings, gourmet burgers, wraps .... yes, that delicious smell of succulent meat that you smelt driving past - it comes from here. Just off to the right you will find Farm to Table, what started as social entrepreneurship to support local farmers has morphed into an outdoor restaurant and deli. Come grab a meal or shop to take home the healthiest of local produce, home made sauces, breads and speciality food. Surrounding the outdoor food court are the entrepreneurs, hard at work to supply customers with each of their own unique specialties and thus creating the dynamic and interactive experience felt at Mantenga Craft and Lifestyle Center. Our centre is home to a variety of unique and energetic vendors, including:
Eyeveelicious Beauty Parlour offers head to toe beauty treatments including massages, facials, waxing manicures and pedicures. Book your appointment for an ultimate heavenly experience. The Delightful Enchantment makes your gifting simple, easy and memorable. Their mission 'Ridding the world of boring, transactional, throw away gifts". They seek the best makers who take pride in their craft and their in-house design team curates gift collections that are as unique as the people who will receive them. The Happy Place - A fashion and design concept store for the individual that loves to be unique, products range from vintage to ankara to hand made pieces.Individualism and style is their inspiration. Diversity when it comes to style and design is important to owner Lindelwa Hlophe who sources products locally and outside Eswatini. Peaches & Honey have their own in-house brand , Luju. Sasa Lu - Roaming the vast night markets of Taiwan, a deep inspiration was brewing inside Nonhlanhla Lukhele Shongwe. The cute little boutiques she visited and shopped at inspired her to start something similar in Eswatini and so Sasu Lu (Mandarian for her name) was born . Sasa Lu's original minimalistic printed tshirts and accessories are a must buy. Nonhlanhla's passion is to curate gorgeous and exclusive new and pre-loved pieces for you, looking for timeless items at affordable prices. She prides herself on providing great quality clothing with sophisticated personal services while assisting you in finding your style. Kudvumisa Creative is a feel good purchase. All accessories and clothes here are made at rural self help projects initiated by the Kudvumisa Foundation. Cheese and snack platters made from melted wine bottles from the wine shop next door are a favourite re-used re-purposed re-cycled produce. Rainbow Angels - Acan Masuku is the artist-in-residence. He carves funky off the wall designs from jacaranda wood and then blings them up with brightly painted colour. Come and visit Acan and Thandeka. Massaai Craft - this Swati / Tanzanian collaboration features art of a pan-African flavour , bright colours and funky designs. Come say 'hello' to Thandeka. Express Jewellers and Goldsmith. Mr Kashiki and his son Mark, run this family jewellery manufacturing business. Find customised jewellery pieces handmade on site , or get an adjustment or repair done to an existing piece.
