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50 Shades of Exotic Luxury

Let’s get something out of the way early: Daylesford is amazing. Whether you're here for the mineral springs, world-class food, soul-nourishing spas, or the cheeky charm of the Sunday markets, you'll find something to love in every corner. But if you’re the kind of traveller who craves something wildly different – something that sets your pulse racing just a little – then welcome, dear explorer… to the Safari Villa.

Tucked within the spectacular Sahara Estate, just a few minutes from town, the Safari Villa isn’t just a place to stay – it’s an experience. You don’t check in so much as arrive, transported from the streets of Daylesford to the thumping heart of an exotic African dream.

As you roll through the front gates of Sahara, the scene is set: giant tree poles, tribal ornamentation, dramatic lighting, and – yes – Bob the Monkey waiting cheekily out front (he doesn’t say much, but he’s got great energy). The drums are (figuratively) beating, your heart starts racing, and suddenly, you're not in Victoria anymore… you're deep in a jungle hideaway where the only rule is to relax hard.

The Safari Villa itself is a sensuous blend of cheeky fun and sultry luxury. From the moment you walk in, you’ll feel it – the textures, the light, the warmth… everything begs to be touched. Reclaimed Scout Hall floorboards caress your feet with stories of the past. The copper piping, left raw and bare, glows like African sunrise. Walls are dressed in warm tones and natural textures, and every piece of décor feels like it was plucked straight from a designer’s jungle fantasy.

The bedroom? Oh, you’re going to want to spend some time there. A majestic four-poster king bed, crowned with a fairy-lit canopy, floats like royalty in the room. Soft linens, decadent throws, and just the right amount of cheeky safari glamour. This is 50 Shades of Getaway Goals.
Inside you’ll find a work of art: a handmade, polished Tasmanian Blackwood bath that is equal parts sculpture and sanctuary. Deep, indulgent, and set under warm lighting, it practically whispers, “You deserve this.” Even the walls and finishes here are a tactile adventure – exotic, layered, and oh-so-touchable. We won’t judge if you find yourself caressing the basin. It’s that kind of place.

Outside, your private deck awaits. Wrapped in fairy lights and overlooking a lush, enclosed garden, it’s perfect for sun-drenched lounging or steamy starlit conversations. Pour a wine, kick your feet up in the outdoor loungers, and soak up the serenity – or the sizzle.

There’s free Wi-Fi and Netflix, but honestly, why use them. Because once you’re here, in this immersive, safari-meets-stylist dreamscape, the city and its digital noise feel like a distant memory.

This is a stay for the young at heart, the adventurous, the hopeless romantics, the naughty weekenders, and the lovers of design who know luxury doesn't have to mean boring beige minimalism. This is bold. This is brave. This is beautifully different.

So if you’re looking to feel transported, transformed, and maybe even a little tantalised – Safari Villa is waiting.

Wild nights. Soft sheets. Copper pipes. Jungle dreams.

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