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Acoustic insulation properties of selected African wood species: padouk, bubinga, sapele. The work determines the sound insulation properties of three wood species used in various types of acoustic partitions. The tests were carried out in a small acoustic chamber after generating white acoustic noise for 5.5 s. The level of sound intensity generated by the loudspeaker was 110 dB. The thickness of the wooden partitions was 20, 10 or 5 mm. The study was preceded by the determination of the moisture content, density and dynamic modulus of elasticity of the tested wood samples. In the 20–600 Hz frequency range, the sound insulation characteristics of the tested partitions changed dynamically but very similarly, while maintaining the mass law. In the higher frequency range, the impact of the partition thickness on insulation was individual, different for each wood species.