The Banyakitara people encompass a variety of tribes spread across Uganda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In Uganda: Banyankore, Bakiga, Banyoro, Batooro, Bagungu, Baruuli, Bagungu, Batuku, Basongora, Banyabindi, Bahororo, Batagwenda, Banyaruguru, Bahima, Bakooki.
In Tanzania: Bahaya, Banyambo, , Bakerebe, Basubi
In the Democratic Republic of Congo: Basongora, Balega and Bahema. Despite their geographical spread, the Banyakitara share a close linguistic connection. Their languages, belonging to the Rutara family or Runyakitara languages, allow for easy communication and understanding between the tribes.