Kijungu acquired its name due to the ‘pot like’ shape of the base where the water falls making a whirlpool and taking a course that takes seven days for the water to return to a nearby spot and continue with its journey downstream.From Kijungu, the river continues its way through the volcanic rocks some eight kilometers to the Natural Bridge. Before reaching the natural bridge, there is a man-made bridge, at a point where the river banks are a bit close together. 

Here, there is another myth: Anyone who attempted to leap across the banks lost his life. According to local people those who attempted to leap across fell into the river and perished as the river banks gap ‘widened’ the time one leaped.Another 10 minutes drive is the Natural Bridge or as known by the locals as Daraja la Mungu, literally meaning a bridge made by God. Here Sergeant Mmbaga was very strict for those who wanted to walk around and enjoy the scenario of the place.

The Natural Bridge formed around 1800 million years ago as a result of volcanic lava flow, which combined with the fast moving river formed a bridge like feature over the Kiwira River.

For a visitor who wants to venture further into the attractions of Kiwira River, there is much in store. The Marasusa Falls are worth seeing. But there is a completely different attraction and that is the famous traditional healer at Lugombo, the starting point for this beautiful hike.