Israel Byaruhanga (Byaruhanga Masereka Israel) is a Mukonzo tribesman from the Kasese District in western Uganda, and a Kampala-based guide who specializes in visits to risky and hard to reach areas. His clients have included Swiss photography studio Coyote Fotografx, among many others.

He is married and has three children: Patricia (age 14), Donaldson (age 10), and Daniel (age 4).