The study investigated the variation in the physical and mechanical properties A. africana and D. oliveri wood. Factorial design of 2×2×4 in Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was used. Results showed that percentage water absorption of A. africana recorded 187.9% while D. oliveri had 160.1%. D. oliveri recorded a higher radial shrinkage of -72%. A. africana recorded a higher tensile strength of 2.61N/mm2 while D. oliveri recorded 1.81N/mm2. D. oliveri recorded significant difference with heartwood recording a higher value of 180.7% compared to the sapwood with 139.5%. The radial shrinkage of D. oliveri had higher shrinkage of -72% while heartwood was 0%. A. africana had 462N/mm2 and 223N/mm2 of MOE for heartwood and sapwood while D. oliveri recored 224N/mm2 and 218N/mm2 respectively. Heartwood of A. africana had a higher (462N/mm2) value compared to the sapwood (231.7N/mm2). The two-wood species exhibit high tensile strength and are therefore recommended for use in building purposes.