Supercars, Safaris, and Hidden Luxury: Ameerh Naran’s Zimbabwe

In a recent vlog, entrepreneur and hypercar designer Ameerh Naran peels back the curtain on his home country, showcasing a side of Zimbabwe that rarely makes international headlines.

From drifting high-performance cars in Harare to negotiating business deals aboard private jets over the Savanna, Naran takes viewers on a 7-day tour that blends adrenaline with the serenity of the African bush.

🏁 The Art of Driving: Taming the BMW M2

The journey begins in the capital, Harare, where Naran takes a BMW M2 for a spin. Despite owning a fleet of hypercars, he identifies this specific model as one of his favorite “toys” for a simple reason: it prioritizes driver engagement over sterile perfection.

• The Experience: Naran describes the car as delivering “smiles per gallon,” valuing the fun factor over the price tag.

• The Philosophy: He shares a personal motto while behind the wheel: “Whenever I get in a car, I will always go forward… because in life, I always want to go forwards.”

• The Verdict: He rates the car an 8/10, praising it for sliding, roaring, and demanding to be driven properly, unlike many modern electric vehicles.

🌿 Organic Living & Local Cuisine

During a lunch stop at Fishmongers, a popular local spot, Naran highlights a distinct advantage of Zimbabwean life: the food quality.

• Non-GMO Standard: He notes that Zimbabwe has strict policies against genetically modified foods.

• Farm to Table: Most produce in the country is organically farmed and locally sourced.

• The Difference: According to Naran, this results in food that is naturally healthier and significantly tastier than what is typically found in many developed Western nations.

🦁 Business at 30,000 Feet: The Trip to Pamushana

Demonstrating that business doesn’t stop for adventure, the vlog documents a trip on a King Air 350 to Pamushana Lodge to close a deal with a client. Naran uses this to illustrate the ultimate efficiency of private aviation—bypassing queues to fly directly to remote destinations.

Highlights from Pamushana:

• The View: The lodge is perched high on a ridge, offering a unique vantage point where guests can look down on soaring fish eagles.

• The Wildlife: Located within the Malilangwe Trust (spanning 50,000 hectares), the area boasts a high density of Black and White Rhinos, a rarity even in major parks like Kruger.

• Luxury in Nature: Managed by Singita, the lodge blends high-end luxury with raw nature—a point proven when a baboon attempted to steal a towel during their stay.

🧗 Off-Roading & The Summit Braai

The adventure continues with a convoy of 4x4s heading to a massive granite rock formation, locally known as a Dwala.

• The Climb: Naran shows the skill required to navigate steep granite, pushing the vehicles to their traction limits.

• The Reward: The group enjoys a traditional “Braai” (barbecue) at the summit.

• The Menu: The meal featured boerewors rolls made from Oryx meat, a delicacy processed by a local butcher.

🌍 The Mindset: Why Travel Matters

Throughout the video, Naran reflects on the values instilled in him by his parents. He emphasizes that the greatest inheritance isn’t financial wealth, but travel and education.

• Perspective: He argues that seeing other cultures is essential to breaking out of one’s “bubble” and realizing there is no single right way to live.

• Freedom: The ultimate goal of his hard work, he explains, is freedom—the ability to do what you please, when you please.