Our History
Located in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, our showroom and warehouse serve as your one-stop destination for live bees, commercial-grade beekeeping equipment, and pure beeswax & candle-making supplies. We operate our own retail facility, supply commercial beekeepers with heavy-duty gear, and distribute to agricultural cooperatives and partner stores across all 36 Nigerian states and West Africa. Our mission is to help you grow your apiaries in a cost-effective, sustainable, and profitable way.
Sandalwood Apiaries started in 2020 as a dedicated local breeding apiary with just 15 Langstroth hives in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Our founders had a deep passion for West African apiculture, selective queen rearing, and building precision woodenware suited to tropical climates. What began as a focused bee yard quickly flourished into a trusted regional enterprise. As demand for our woodenware and docile nucleus colonies grew, we began milling and designing a complete line of honey-house equipment—growing rapidly into one of Nigeria’s leading beekeeping equipment and training suppliers.
The quality of our woodenware sets us apart from the rest! Crafted from kiln-dried, sustainably sourced solid timber, we field-test all of our hive bodies, supers, and frames inside our own production apiaries in Oyo State. Managing active colonies in our own equipment season after season allows us to continually refine our joinery and ventilation standards to ensure every piece meets our rigorous benchmarks—and yours.
We stock a comprehensive selection of beekeeping supplies tailored to hobbyist and commercial operations alike. If you have any questions about our products, live bees, or beekeeping in Nigeria in general, please feel free to contact us. Our apiary specialists will be happy to help you find the best equipment for your individual needs.
HEADQUARTERS & CONTACT INFORMATION
2020
Sandalwood Apiaries was founded in Ibadan, Oyo State with 15 Langstroth hives, crafting our own tropical-grade woodenware and mentoring local farmers in modern beekeeping.
2022
Launched our traceable local queen-rearing program and practical educational workshops—helping hundreds of new hobbyist and commercial apiaries establish thriving colonies.
2024
Expanded nationwide dispatch across Nigeria for ventilated 5-frame nucleus colonies, stainless-steel honey extractors, protective suits, and pure beeswax foundation.
2026
Opened our flagship Ibadan Headquarters, Retail Showroom, Honey & Beeswax Craft Center, and 20,000 sq/ft commercial beekeeping equipment warehouse.
Testimonials
Excellent
Trusted by hobbyist and commercial beekeepers across Nigeria & West Africa
Chief Adebisi Ogunlana
“Visiting the Sandalwood Apiaries showroom in Ibadan is an experience in itself. Their wooden Langstroth boxes are rock-solid and built to survive our heavy rainy seasons without warping.”
Miriam Danjuma
“We have ordered hive bodies, smokers, and stainless-steel bottling tanks from Sandalwood Apiaries since 2023. Their consistency, honest pricing, and fast interstate freight are unmatched in Nigeria.”
Oluwaseun Fakoya
“Drove to the Ibadan warehouse to pick up six 5-frame nucs and 10 complete hive kits. Very impressive facility and exceptionally helpful staff who loaded everything carefully.”
Hajiya Zainab Bello
“What sets Sandalwood Apiaries apart is that they actually test every piece of equipment in their own bee yards. You can feel the quality difference in their frames and ventilated suits.”
Emmanuel Nwachukwu
“Started my backyard apiary with two hives from Sandalwood Apiaries and scaled to 24 colonies in two years with their guidance. Truly the #1 beekeeping partner in West Africa.”
Lateefat Raji
“Their beeswax candle-making supplies and pure foundation sheets are always fresh and fragrant. Every time I visit Ibadan, stopping at the Sandalwood showroom is a highlight.”
Pastor Victor Adeyinka
“Great educational hub and showroom! Whether you need a single replacement queen or a full pallet of commercial deep boxes, the Sandalwood team treats you like family.”
