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Mac Banana

Spend a great day!

Mac Banana might have started off as a farm stall on a 16 hectare working banana farm back in 2005 when Vernon and Gloria Duggan bought the farm, but it is so much more today. This business savvy couple transformed a humble banana farm into a uniquely South African shopping, entertainment and adventure sport destination of note.

The big parking space in front of the line of buildings is your first clue that you are dealing with much more than a typical ‘farm stall.’  At the main entrance you get to walk through a plant nursery that will definitely delight any gardener before entering the very impressive Food and Wine emporium. 

Shelves stacked with homemade and imported goodies of every kind and variety you can dream of stretch off in all directions, leaving you at a loss as to where to start.  Think homemade jams, preserves, chutneys, honey, nuts, sweets, rusks, cookies, dried fruit, fresh flowers, and much, much more …

Off to the side, with its own entrance, is a fruit and vegetable section featuring an exceptional selection of fresh, organic produce, mostly grown on the farm.  A deli with freshly baked breads and treats is also on offer and will have you coming back for more.

No fewer than 3 restaurants on the premises will guarantee that you won’t go hungry or thirsty.  Don’t miss out on their famous milkshakes and pancakes.

Mac Banana Estate shop and gardens kzn south coast
The Lifestyle Center at Mac Banana

To the side of the main building is a Car Wash where you can leave you car to be cleaned while you go shopping or have a cup of coffee.  There is also a Lifestyle Center with even more on offer: 

  • Speciality shops
  • Get pampered at the Spa
  • Visit the Fudge Corner to satisfy your sweet thooth
  • Fazenda restaurant
  • Play area for the kids
  • South Coast Tourism Information Center

As you move deeper into the farm, you will find a Farm Yard with animals that can be petted or fed.  The butterfly dome is home to a beautiful selection of butterflies and offers informative guided tours.  If you are into adventure sports, there is a wide range of daredevil activities to try. 

Take note that entrance is free but that you have to pay for each activity you take part in.

Eat at Mac Banana

There is an excellent choice of yummy food on offer, and you will be spoiled for choice.  I can recommend their milkshakes (beware: it is very filling) and salad dressings.  Please take note that the waiting time for food to arrive is long and the service tends to be very slow when it is busy.

Mac Banana Restaurant Fazenda KZN South Coast

Portugese Farm Restaurant with a varied menu that also caters for groups and special events.  Try the “build-a-burger” option. 

Mac Banana Restaurant Mac Nifico KZN South Coast

Italian pizzeria that offers really yummy pizza in a relaxed atmosphere.

Mac Banana Restaurant Banana Cafe Pancake House KZN South Coast

Breakfast, pancakes and light meals.  Fully licensed.  Beautiful outside seating area with gorgeous views of the farm.

Shopping at Mac Banana

If you are looking for old favorites or items that you won’t find in other shops, Mac Banana is a ‘must-do.’  From delectable ‘Grandma’s kitchen’ items to health supplies to select wines to the freshest fresh fruits and vegetables to … the list is endless. 

woman holding shopping bags having fun at Mac Banana
Fresh Flowers at Mac Banana
Shopping at Mac Banana Estate
The Wine Cellar at Mac Banana
Nuts and Dried Fruits at Mac Banana
The Bakery at Mac Banana
The cheese section at Mac Banana Farmstall
Fruits and Vegetables at Mac Banana
preserves on shelves at Mac Banana KZN South Coast
banana shaped like dolphin with words say and much much more.

Activities for the Whole Family

Since most of the activities are oriented to cater for the whole family, the list of things to do with your family is long and in typical Mac Banana fashion, ever growing.  There are play areas near most of the restaurants ensuring that the children can have a great time playing while the grown-ups are taking a break while waiting for yummy food and drinks to arrive. 

Have a look at the list below of some of the family friendly activities on offer:

Mac Banana Farm Yard and Pony Rides

Pet or feed the animals.
Go on a Pony ride!

Take a guided tour
of the Butterfly Dome and learn
all about butterflies.

Mac Banana Butterfly Dome
Mac Banana Mini Golf

Play a 9 hole round of
Mini Golf in a gorgeous setting.

Mac Banana Farm Tour

Learn how to farm bananas

How high can you jump?

Mac Banana Gaint Trampoline
Mac Banana Beach Shop


Book a Birthday Party


Fun Play Areas


MilkShake!


Meet MAC


Butterflies

Mac Banana Kids Fun

Mac Adventures for Grown-ups

Have a fun day out and take part in a wide selection of activities at Mac Banana that ranges from a relaxing outing to wild and daring adventures.  Your safety is a priority and you will be supplied with all the necessary equipment.  Don’t forget sunscreen! 

Adventure sign
Mac Banana Quad Bikes
Mac Banana Mountain Biking
Mac Banana Paintball
Mac Banana Archery and Air Gun Range
Mac Banana Team Building Course
Mac Banana Sedgeway
Mac Banana Chimp & Zee Rope Adventures



Where is the Mac Banana Estate?

Follow the easy directions to find Mac Banana on the KZN South Coast. 

While down there, check out other attractions and activities  in the area:

Munster Beach

The Red Desert

San Lameer Golf

Glenmore Beach

Leisure Bay

Port Edward

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