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{{about|the place in the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise|the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]] stage with the same name|[[Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)]]|the [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] stage known by this name in the former game|[[Kongo Falls]]}}
{{about|the place in the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise|the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]] stage with the same name|[[Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)]]|the [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] stage known by this name in the former game|[[Kongo Falls]]}}
{{location infobox
|title=Kongo Jungle
|image=[[File:Kongo Jungle GBA.png|256px]]<br>The world map in the GBA version of ''Donkey Kong Country''
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' (1994)
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (2018, cameo as world map)<br>''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) (2003, physical appearance)
|greater_location=[[Donkey Kong Island]] (''Donkey Kong Country'')<br>[[smashwiki:World of Light|World of Light]] (''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'')
|capital=[[Donkey Kong's Treehouse]]
|ruler=[[Donkey Kong]]
|inhabitants=[[Kong]]s
}}
The '''Kongo Jungle''' is a vast jungle found on [[Donkey Kong Island]], at the foot of [[Monkey Mines]]. First appearing in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', Kongo Jungle is the place where [[DK's Tree House]] and the [[Banana Hoard]] is found; a distinction shared with the similar [[Jungle (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Jungle]] world in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'', which has been suggested to be the same location.<ref>KynanPearson (August 12, 2021). [https://twitter.com/KynanPearson/status/1425940659152769030 Tweet by Kynan Pearson] [https://web.archive.org/web/20210812220225/https://twitter.com/KynanPearson/status/1425940659152769030 (Archived)]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved January 30, 2022.</ref> It is named from both "[[Kong]]" and the {{wp|Congo}}, a section of Africa known for its dense rainforests (including natural ranges of wild gorillas) and currently made up of two similarly named countries (the {{wp|Democratic Republic of the Congo}} and the {{wp|Republic of the Congo}}), the {{wp|Congo River}} forming their border, and their outlying regions.
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==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
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|game=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
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The '''Kongo Jungle''' is a vast jungle which appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. It is found on [[Donkey Kong Island]], at the foot of [[Monkey Mines]]. It is depicted as the general location of [[DK's Tree House]]; a distinction it shares with the similar [[Jungle (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Jungle]] world in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'', which has been suggested to be the same location.<ref>KynanPearson (August 12, 2021). [https://twitter.com/KynanPearson/status/1425940659152769030 Tweet by Kynan Pearson] [https://web.archive.org/web/20210812220225/https://twitter.com/KynanPearson/status/1425940659152769030 (Archived)]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved January 30, 2022.</ref>
In ''Donkey Kong Country'', Kongo Jungle is the first world. Most of the area is engulfed in a jungle, but there is a long cavern about midway through. The cavern's exit leads to the second half of Kongo Jungle, which itself directly leads to a large lake. The original [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] release shows two halves of Kongo Jungle in separate screens. The levels are as follows:


Kongo Jungle's name is based on the {{wp|Congo River|Congo Jungle}} in Africa. The only difference is that its name starts with a "K" instead of a "C"; this is a recurring theme throughout the ''[[Donkey Kong (series)|Donkey Kong]]'' series, and Kongo Jungle is the earliest example of such.
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==History==
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===''Donkey Kong Country''===
Jungle Hijinxs SNES 2.png|'''[[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]]'''<br>The first level of Kongo Jungle, Jungle Hijinxs introduces basic enemies such as [[Kritter]]s and [[Gnawty|Gnawties]]. Most of the level is straightforward, but has a few pits near the end. [[Rambi]] appears about halfway through, and he can ram into enemies and walls that patch up [[Bonus Area]]s.
In ''Donkey Kong Country'', Kongo Jungle is the first world. Most of the area is engulfed in a jungle, but there is a long cavern about midway through. The cavern's exit leads to the second half of Kongo Jungle, which itself directly leads to a large lake. The original [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] release shows two halves of Kongo Jungle in separate screens.
Ropey Rampage SNES.png|'''[[Ropey Rampage]]'''<br>The second level of Kongo Jungle, Ropey Rampage takes place directly during a tropical rainstorm at night. The main theme of the level is for the [[Kong]]s to walk on treetops and swing on [[Rope]]s across large abysses. This level introduces the aerial enemy, [[Zinger]]s, and rolling armadillos, [[Army|Armies]].
====Levels====
ReptileRumble.png|'''[[Reptile Rumble]]'''<br>The third level of Kongo Jungle, Reptile Rumble takes place inside a cavern tunnel with a bumpy ground. The level's elevation varies, and [[tire (object)|tire]]s are needed to reach the higher ledges. Kritters often guard the upper or lower steeped areas, Zingers are usually around the tires, and [[Slippa]]s slither along the ground.
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Coral Capers SNES.png|'''[[Coral Capers]]'''<br>The fourth level of Kongo Jungle, Coral Capers is the first underwater level, and is set in a coral reef. There are coral walls with items such as [[banana]]s. Every underwater enemy debuts in this level except [[Squidge]]. The Kongs can free [[Enguarde]] from an [[Animal Crate]] to help defeat some aquatic foes.
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BarrelCannonCanyon-SNES-2.png|'''[[Barrel Cannon Canyon]]'''<br>The fifth and final level of Kongo Jungle, Barrel Cannon Canyon has several [[Barrel Cannon]]s and [[Blast Barrel]]s, used mainly for crossing the large pits. The level features several Kritters, especially the bouncing type, and Zingers.
!Name!!Description!!Enemies!!Animal Friends
DKC-VeryGnawtyLair.png|'''Boss level: [[Very Gnawty's Lair]]'''<br>The boss level of Kongo Jungle, featuring a boss fight against [[Very Gnawty]].
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|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Jungle Hijinxs SNES 2.png]]<br>'''[[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]]'''
|The first level of Kongo Jungle. It introduces basic enemies such as [[Kritter]]s and [[Gnawty|Gnawties]]. Most of the level is straightforward, but has a few pits near the end. [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] receive assistance from [[Rambi the Rhino]], who appears about halfway through the level. He has the ability to ram into enemies and walls that patch up [[Bonus Area]]s.
|[[Gnawty]]<br>[[Kritter]]<br>[[Klump]]<br>[[Necky]]
|[[Rambi the Rhino|Rambi]]
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|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Ropey Rampage SNES.png]]<br>'''[[Ropey Rampage]]'''
|Ropey Rampage takes place directly after Jungle Hijinxs, and takes place at night during a tropical rainstorm. The main theme of the level is for the [[Kong]]s to walk on treetops and swing on [[Rope]]s across large abysses. This level introduces the aerial enemy, [[Zinger]]s, and rolling armadillos, [[Army|Armies]].
|[[Army]]<br>Kritter<br>[[Zinger]]
|None
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|style="text-align:center"|[[File:ReptileRumble.png]]<br>'''[[Reptile Rumble]]'''
|This level takes place inside a cavern tunnel with a bumpy ground. The level's elevation varies, and [[tire (object)|tire]]s are needed to reach the higher ledges. Kritters often guard the upper or lower steeped areas, Zingers usually lurk around the tires, and [[Slippa]]s patrol on the ground.
|[[Slippa]]<br>Kritter<br>Zinger
|None
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Coral Capers SNES.png]]<br>'''[[Coral Capers]]'''
|Coral Capers is the first underwater level, and is set in a coral reef. The Kongs can free [[Enguarde the Swordfish|Enguarde]] from an [[Animal Crate]] to help defeat some aquatic foes. Every underwater enemy debuts in this level except [[Squidge]]. Like the other underwater levels, Coral Capers has no Bonus Areas. There are coral walls with items such as [[banana]]s.
|[[Bitesize]]<br>[[Croctopus]]<br>[[Chomps]]<br>[[Clambo]]
|[[Enguarde the Swordfish|Enguarde]]
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:BarrelCannonCanyon-SNES-2.png]]<br>'''[[Barrel Cannon Canyon]]'''
|The fifth and final level of Kongo Jungle, and is therefore considered the hardest level of that world. As its name suggests, there are several [[Barrel Cannon]]s and [[Blast Barrel]]s located throughout the level. They are essential because they allow the Kongs to cross over the large pits. The level features several Kritters, including their bouncing variant. Zingers often patrol over the large pits. The Kongs can go on the treetops to access secret Barrel Cannons that allow them to quickly skip across the large pitfalls.
|Kritter<br>Zinger
|None
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:DKC-VeryGnawtyLair.png]]<br>'''[[Very Gnawty's Lair]]'''
|The Kongs fight the world's boss, [[Very Gnawty]].
|None
|None
|}


===''Donkey Kong Country'' television series===
===''Donkey Kong Country'' television series===
Kongo Jungle reappears as the Kongs' residence for the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]].
Kongo Jungle reappears as the Kongs' residence for the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]].
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===''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series===
===''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series===
{{main|Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)}}
{{main|Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)}}
{{main|Kongo Falls}}
{{main|Kongo Falls}}
[[File:Kongo Jungle map SSBU.png|thumb|250px|The recreated Kongo Jungle map in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''{{'}}s Adventure mode]]
[[File:Kongo Jungle map SSBU.png|thumb|250px|left|The recreated Kongo Jungle map in World of Light mode of ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
Kongo Jungle (spelled "Congo Jungle" in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'') appears as one of the arenas in ''[[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 ''[[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''.
Kongo Jungle (spelled "Congo Jungle" in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'') appears as one of the arenas in ''[[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 ''[[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''.


A recreation of the original Kongo Jungle world map appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''{{'}}s Adventure mode, World of Light, where it is named "DK Island". It can be visited via a portal on the east side of the world map. In DK Island, ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]''-series [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirits]] appear in the locations the levels were originally (with the exception of [[Barrel Cannon Canyon]]; [[Jungle Hijinxs]] serves as the area's starting point), in the following order: [[Kritter]] ([[Ropey Rampage]]), [[Cranky Kong]] ([[Cranky's Cabin]]), [[Zinger]] ([[Reptile Rumble]]), [[Enguarde the Swordfish|Enguarde]] ([[Coral Capers]]), [[Funky Kong]] ([[Funky's Flights]]), [[Candy Kong]] ([[Candy's Save Point]]), and [[Diddy Kong]] ([[Very Gnawty's Lair]]). Defeating Funky Kong's puppet fighter unlocks Funky Kong's Shack, one of the shops in Spirits mode.
A recreation of the original Kongo Jungle world map appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''{{'}}s Adventure mode, World of Light, where it is named "DK Island". It can be visited via a portal on the east side of the world map. In DK Island, ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]''-series [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirits]] appear in the locations the levels were originally (with the exception of [[Barrel Cannon Canyon]]; [[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]] serves as the area's starting point), in the following order: [[Kritter]] ([[Ropey Rampage]]), [[Cranky Kong]] ([[Cranky's Cabin]]), [[Zinger]] ([[Reptile Rumble]]), [[Enguarde the Swordfish|Enguarde]] ([[Coral Capers]]), [[Funky Kong]] ([[Funky's Flights]]), [[Candy Kong]] ([[Candy's Save Point]]), and [[Diddy Kong]] ([[Very Gnawty's Lair]]). Defeating Funky Kong's puppet fighter unlocks Funky Kong's Shack, one of the shops in Spirits mode.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Kongo Jungle GBC.png|In the [[Game Boy Color]] version.
Kongo Jungle GBC.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' ([[Game Boy Color]]) map
Kongo Jungle GBA.png|In the [[Game Boy Advance]] version.
Kongo Jungle GBA.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) map
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Latest revision as of 03:10, January 9, 2024

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 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate stage known by this name in the former game, see Kongo Falls.
Kongo Jungle
Kongo Jungle in Donkey Kong Country for the Game Boy Advance.
The world map in the GBA version of Donkey Kong Country
First appearance Donkey Kong Country (1994)
Latest appearance Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018, cameo as world map)
Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance) (2003, physical appearance)
Greater location Donkey Kong Island (Donkey Kong Country)
World of Light (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)
Capital Donkey Kong's Treehouse
Ruler Donkey Kong
Inhabitants Kongs

The Kongo Jungle is a vast jungle found on Donkey Kong Island, at the foot of Monkey Mines. First appearing in Donkey Kong Country, Kongo Jungle is the place where DK's Tree House and the Banana Hoard is found; a distinction shared with the similar Jungle world in Donkey Kong Country Returns, which has been suggested to be the same location.[1] It is named from both "Kong" and the Congo, a section of Africa known for its dense rainforests (including natural ranges of wild gorillas) and currently made up of two similarly named countries (the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo), the Congo River forming their border, and their outlying regions.

History[edit]

Donkey Kong Country[edit]

Kongo Jungle
1st part from the Kongo Jungle map.2nd part from the Kongo Jungle map.
Game Donkey Kong Country
Level(s) 5
<< List of worlds >>

In Donkey Kong Country, Kongo Jungle is the first world. Most of the area is engulfed in a jungle, but there is a long cavern about midway through. The cavern's exit leads to the second half of Kongo Jungle, which itself directly leads to a large lake. The original Super Nintendo Entertainment System release shows two halves of Kongo Jungle in separate screens. The levels are as follows:

Kongo JungleMonkey MinesVine ValleyGorilla GlacierKremkroc Industries, Inc.Chimp CavernsGang-Plank GalleonDonkey Kong Country - New version of the DKCMap.jpg file, but this time in PNG. Thanks, Scrooge200!
Click a level icon to open the relevant article.

Donkey Kong Country television series[edit]

Kongo Jungle reappears as the Kongs' residence for the Donkey Kong Country television series.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Main article: Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)
Main article: Kongo Falls
The Kongo Jungle world map recreation in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The recreated Kongo Jungle map in World of Light mode of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Kongo Jungle (spelled "Congo Jungle" in the original Super Smash Bros.) appears as one of the arenas in 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 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.

A recreation of the original Kongo Jungle world map appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Adventure mode, World of Light, where it is named "DK Island". It can be visited via a portal on the east side of the world map. In DK Island, Donkey Kong-series spirits appear in the locations the levels were originally (with the exception of Barrel Cannon Canyon; Jungle Hijinxs serves as the area's starting point), in the following order: Kritter (Ropey Rampage), Cranky Kong (Cranky's Cabin), Zinger (Reptile Rumble), Enguarde (Coral Capers), Funky Kong (Funky's Flights), Candy Kong (Candy's Save Point), and Diddy Kong (Very Gnawty's Lair). Defeating Funky Kong's puppet fighter unlocks Funky Kong's Shack, one of the shops in Spirits mode.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese レベル1 コンゴジャングル
Reberu 1 Kongo janguru
Level 1 Kongo Jungle

French Jungle Kongo
Kongo Jungle
German Tiefster Kongo
Deepest Kongo/Congo
Italian Giungla nel Kongo (GBC)
Giungla Kongo
Jungle in the Kongo
Kongo Jungle
Portuguese Selva Kongo
Kongo Jungle
Spanish Jungla Kongo
Kongo Jungle

References[edit]

  1. ^ KynanPearson (August 12, 2021). Tweet by Kynan Pearson (Archived). Twitter. Retrieved January 30, 2022.