Sheldon, South Carolina: Kingdom of Oyotunji African Village
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- Address:
- 56 Bryant Ln., Sheldon, SC
- Directions:
- Just south of Yemassee. I-95 exit for US 17. Drive east for 1.5 miles, then bear right on Trask Parkway (US 17/21). Drive around three miles, and look for Bryant Lane/Safari Rd. on the left.
- Phone:
- 843-846-8900
- Admission:
- $10-15
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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An African village was created on American soil. Then it seceded from the United States.
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Oyotunji African Village is still here. Pretty cool to see the old artifacts and live chickens everywhere! No one around; seemed abandoned.
[CC, 07/12/2025]
There are many cats around, so our dog was not allowed in. Inexpensive personal tour takes 30-40 minutes.
[Dennis & Maureen Jackson, 06/30/2023]
Oyotunji was a unique experience. The 1.5 hour tour ($10 or $15 - cash only) covered the founder's spiritual journey, the history of the village, and various temples and buildings on the property. People live here, and there was even a transition ceremony (AKA funeral) the day I visited.
If you're traveling I-95 and have time to spare, a visit at Oyotunji is something you won't soon forget!
[Kristi, 04/11/2017]It was interesting, but if you do a tour, be prepared for a very long tour. We were there for over an hour.
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