# Voi Constituency, Taita Taveta County – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/taita-taveta/voi/

Constituency · Taita Taveta County 

# Voi

Voi is a constituency of Kenya in Taita Taveta County. It covers **8,581.3 km²**. 60 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 198 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 8,581km²
- 198mapped services
- 721 mtypical elevation

## Where is Voi?

Voi lies in [Taita Taveta County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/taita-taveta/), [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 10 other constituencies: [Ganze](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kilifi/ganze/), [Garsen](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tana-river/garsen/), [Kajiado South](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kajiado/kajiado-south/), [Kibwezi East](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/makueni/kibwezi-east/), [Kinango](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kwale/kinango/), [Kitui South](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/kitui-south/), [Magarini](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kilifi/magarini/), [Mwatate](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/taita-taveta/mwatate/), [Taveta](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/taita-taveta/taveta/) and [Wundanyi](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/taita-taveta/wundanyi/). By area it is the 18th largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 50.1% of [Taita Taveta County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/taita-taveta/). The centre of Voi is about 317 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. It is about 50 km from Mwatate, the main town of Taita Taveta County. The centre point is at 3.3380° S, 38.7942° E.

Source: [IEBC via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-ken).

## Things to see in and around Voi

OpenStreetMap lists 42 named sights in Voi: 21 attractions; 13 nature reserves; 7 viewpoints; 1 memorial.

- Amaka Ranch Conservancy · nature reserve
- Buchuma Conservancy · nature reserve
- Grazier's Ranch · nature reserve
- Kambanga Ranch Conservancy · nature reserve
- Marungu Hill Conservancy · nature reserve
- Maungu Ranch · nature reserve
- Ndara Conservancy · nature reserve
- Ngutuni Conservancy · nature reserve
- Rukinga Conservancy · nature reserve
- Sagalla Ranch Conservancy · nature reserve
- Taita Conservancy · nature reserve
- Teri B Proposed Community Conservancy · nature reserve
- Wagalla Ranch Conservancy · nature reserve
- Crocdile Point · viewpoint
- Elephant's View · viewpoint
- Kalango Hill · viewpoint
- Lugard Falls · viewpoint
- Mudanda Rock · viewpoint
- Poachers Lookout · viewpoint
- Roaring Rocks Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Bridge over River Tsavo · attraction
- Bridge over the Tsavo River · attraction
- Chaimu Crater · attraction
- Gate · attraction
- Hippo pool · attraction
- Lava Flow · attraction
- Madonda Rock · attraction
- Mzima Springs · attraction
- Rhino Sanctuary · attraction
- Shetani Lava Flow · attraction

…and 12 more.

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Voi

- Time zoneUTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Nairobi
- CurrencyShilling (KES)
- Country calling code+254
- LanguagesEnglish, Swahili
- Plug typesType G · 240 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Moi International Airport (MBA) · Mombasa118 km
- Malindi International Airport (MYD) · Malindi146 km

### Nearest railway station

Ngadini (Voi), about 21 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:10) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 18:22).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Voi

Open gazetteers list **60 villages, towns and localities** in Voi. The largest with a recorded population: Voi (53,353) and Maungu (4,713). Settlements here lie between about 448 m and 1,184 m above sea level (median 721 m).

- Birikani
- Buguta
- Chukia
- Ghazi
- Gimba
- Gutini
- Ikanga
- Itinyi
- Kajire
- Kalambe
- Kalanga
- Kaloleni
- Kambito
- Kamboyo
- Kanyanga
- Kifumbu
- Kigala
- Kilaguni
- Kirumbi
- Kirutai
- Kisimenyi
- Kitege
- Kitibu
- Konenyi
- Kulikila
- Kwaringoi
- Makwasinyi
- Manyani
- Marungu
- Mashanda
- Maungu
- Mbulia
- Miasenyi
- Mkamenyi
- Mkwachunyi
- Mlundinyi
- Mole
- Mrangi
- Mwaghogho
- Mwakiki
- Mwakongo
- Mwambirwu
- Mwambiti
- Mwanyambo
- Mweani
- Mwembeni Landhi
- Ndii
- Ndile
- Ndololo
- Ndome
- Ngulia
- Ngutuni
- Sagala
- Sasenyi
- Talio
- Tausa
- Tsavo
- Tsavo T.C.
- Voi
- Wongonyi

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Voi

Named natural and historic features inside Voi, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

7 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank; 1 waterfall.

- Aruba Dam
- Athi
- Chiemu
- Ekuku
- Lugard’s Falls
- Makoma
- Mbololo
- Mwanyanymala
- Tsavo

### Hills and mountains

52 hills; 25 mountains; 1 peak; 1 valley.

- Chyulu Two · 1,777 m
- Mbololo · 1,730 m
- Ngulia · 1,657 m
- Ndara · 1,491 m
- Tembo Peak · 1,336 m
- Ngulia · 1,305 m
- Uvoro Gwa Sagala · 1,214 m
- Nthawe · 1,191 m
- Kalanga · 1,167 m
- Kyambui · 1,152 m
- Malembwa · 1,135 m
- Ol Doinyo Ololarami · 1,108 m
- Mavui · 1,107 m
- Mashanda · 1,106 m
- Rhodesian Hill · 1,106 m
- Fetha Hill · 1,099 m
- Mutei · 1,086 m
- Shaitani · 1,086 m
- Chukia · 1,084 m
- Kavai · 1,065 m
- Ivuse · 1,037 m
- Kathiwa · 1,037 m
- Kavyu · 1,030 m
- Zebra · 1,029 m

…and 55 more.

### Forests and nature

2 parks; 1 forest.

- Kasigau Forest
- Tsavo National Park
- Tsavo West National Park

### Estates

2 estates.

- Voi Sisal Estates
- Voi Sisal Estates

### Getting around

8 airfields; 7 railway stations; 3 airports.

- Aruba Lodge
- Buchuma
- Buchuma Gate
- Irima
- Kamboyo Park Hq
- Kilaguni Airport
- Kyulu
- Manyani
- Manyani West
- Maungu
- Mkase
- Mtito Andei Airport
- Ndara
- Ndi
- Sala
- Tsavo North
- Voi Airport
- Voi Gate

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Voi and the best time to visit

In Voi, the warmest month is Feb (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (22 °C). About 758 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (123 mm) and the driest Aug (20 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to October**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 41 

Feb 27 28 

Mar 26 74 

Apr 25 104 

May 24 103 

Jun 22 32 

Jul 22 23 

Aug 22 20 

Sep 23 27 

Oct 24 85 

Nov 25 123 

Dec 25 99 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Voi

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Sawasawa Anex hospital · Voi 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.40014&mlon=38.58815#map=17/-3.40014/38.58815) 

Bank DTB · Voi 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.39371&mlon=38.56245#map=17/-3.39371/38.56245) 

Petrol pump National oil unicity service station · Voi 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.31644&mlon=38.82102#map=17/-3.31644/38.82102) 

Hotel Ashnil Aruba Lodge · Voi 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.35252&mlon=38.81887#map=17/-3.35252/38.81887) 

School Coast High School Taita · Voi 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.44114&mlon=38.62211#map=17/-3.44114/38.62211) 

College Coastal Institute of Technology · Voi 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.38331&mlon=38.58011#map=17/-3.38331/38.58011) 

Police station Voi Train Station · Voi 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.40292&mlon=38.57535#map=17/-3.40292/38.57535) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Voi

Places mapped inside Voi in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals9
- Banks5
- Petrol pumps22
- Hotels67
- Schools76
- Colleges and universities2
- Restaurants11
- Police stations3
- Dental clinics3

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other constituencies in Taita Taveta County

- Mwatate
- Taveta
- Wundanyi

## Quick answers

- Where is Voi?In Taita Taveta County, Kenya
- What borders Voi?Ganze, Garsen, Kajiado South, Kibwezi East, Kinango, Kitui South, Magarini, Mwatate, Taveta and Wundanyi
- What is there to see in Voi?Amaka Ranch Conservancy, Bridge over River Tsavo, Bridge over the Tsavo River, Buchuma Conservancy
- What time zone is Voi in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Voi?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Voi?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Voi?60 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Voi?Settlements lie between 448 m and 1,184 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Voi?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Voi?Chyulu Two (1,777 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Voi?December to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Voi?Sawasawa Anex hospital, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Voi?DTB, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Voi?National oil unicity service station, about 3.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Voi?9 mapped
- How many banks are in Voi?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Voi?22 mapped
- What is the P-code of Voi?KE006026 (OCHA common operational dataset)
