Kongo Jungle
- This article is about the place in the Donkey Kong franchise. For the Super Smash Bros. stage with the same name, see Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.). For the Super Smash Bros. Melee stage formerly known by this name, see Kongo Falls.
Template:Worldbox The Kongo Jungle is a vast jungle located on Donkey Kong Island and at the foot of the Monkey Mountains. It is depicted as the earliest residence of the Kongs, which has since been replaced with areas like Jungle for Donkey Kong Country Returns.
The world's name is based on the Congo Jungle in Africa. Kongo Jungle is spelled with a "K" instead of a "C", a recurring theme throughout the Donkey Kong series.
History
Donkey Kong Country
Kongo Jungle is the first world of Donkey Kong Country and is where Donkey Kong's house is located, as well as his precious Banana Hoard, which is often stolen by the Kremlings. The area is quite pleasant, possessing a vast amount of jungle and some rocky terrain. A large lake is also located in the area.
Levels
- Jungle Hijinxs - A jungle level featuring basic enemies such as Kritters and Gnawties. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are assisted by Rambi the Rhino in the second half the level. He can even break walls which lead to a Bonus Area. DK's Tree House and the Banana Hoard are located at the start of the level.
- Ropey Rampage - This level is filled with ropes, and the Kongs must use them to travel across bottomless pits. Some K-O-N-G Letters can be found by falling off of ropes into secret barrels. The main enemies here are Zinger and Armies, in their first appearances, but Kritters and Klaptraps also appear as well.
- Reptile Rumble - The first cavern-themed level is filled with a rare snake enemies called Slippas. They inhabit the cave, trying to hit the Kongs. Tires also appear here. Other than Slippas, enemies include Klaptraps, a few Zingers, and Kritters.
- Coral Capers - The first underwater level and the debut of Enguarde the Swordfish. Like the other underwater levels, No Bonus Areas can be found in this level. Every underwater enemy except Squidge first appear in this level.
- Barrel Cannon Canyon - This level takes place high up in the trees, and, hence the name, the Kongs will need to use many Barrel Cannons to advance. Four different types of Kritters appear here, red, purple, green, and blue. Other enemies include Armies and yellow and red Zingers.
- Very Gnawty's Lair - The area where the Kongs fight the world boss, Very Gnawty.
Donkey Kong Country television series
Kongo Jungle reappears as the Kongs' residence for the Donkey Kong Country television series.
Super Smash Bros. series
- Main article: Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)
- Main article: Kongo Falls
Kongo Jungle (incorrectly spelled Congo Jungle) appears as one of the arenas in the game Super Smash Bros. The Kongo Jungle stage is made out of a large wooden platform with several smaller, sometimes floating ones around it. There is also a vast jungle in the background of the arena and a Barrel Cannon underneath the arena. In the Super Smash Bros. sequel, Super Smash Bros. Melee, in addition to the previous Kongo Jungle returning, another Kongo Jungle stage (later renamed "Kongo Falls" in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate) was introduced. This Kongo Jungle stage is constructed out of logs strewn together, which are sitting on rocks jutting out of a waterfall. In the background of this stage is a vast jungle along with what appears to be DK's Tree House. Kongo Jungle in Super Smash Bros. later returns in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, while both versions reappear in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | レベル1 コンゴジャングル Reberu 1 Kongo janguru |
Level 1 Kongo Jungle |
| German | Tiefster Kongo |
"Deepest Kongo/Congo" |
| Portuguese | Selva Kongo |
Literal translation |
| Spanish | Jungla Kongo |
Literal translation |
Gallery
In the Game Boy Color version.
In the Game Boy Advance version.
