Jungle Japes

This article is about the area in Donkey Kong 64. For the stage in the Super Smash Bros. series, see Jungle Japes (stage).

Not to be confused with Jungle Hijinxs.

Jungle Japes
Entrance requirement	1 Golden Banana
Boss	Army Dillo
Boss requirement	60 bananas
Trapped Kongs	Diddy
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Jungle Japes is the first level in Donkey Kong 64. As the game's first adventure stage, it introduces many of its features, including collecting bananas and transforming into Rambi. Located on Donkey Kong Island, the level requires one Golden Banana, found near the entrance, to access. Diddy Kong is held captive in a mountain prison here.

As its name suggests, Jungle Japes has many jungle areas filled with climbable trees and collectibles. The Kongs climb numerous cliffs, one of which contains a mine. The jungle also has gloomy tunnels filled with swinging light bulbs and Gnawties. The Kasplats are found in the tunnels, except for the one carrying Chunky Kong's Blueprint, which is located in the cave. The stage's boss is Army Dillo. To enter the boss area, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong each need 60 regular Bananas; Donkey Kong fights the boss.

Coincidentally, Jungle Hijinxs from Donkey Kong Country was originally known as Jungle Japes during development. An arrangement of the music played in that level is played here.

Areas

Starting Area

The starting point of the level. The area features a thin palm tree, several thick palm trees, hanging vines that carry Donkey Kong to his Kong Switch, which opens the gate to the tunnel, and a Gnawty. Bananaport Pad 1 is the only Bananaport Pad in the area. It transports the Kongs to the Central Area, where they emerge inside the tunnel, a few feet from its exit.

Starting Cave

The cave that connects the Starting Area to the Central Area and contains a few Gnawties. A notable feature is a room that Diddy Kong must open with his Peanut Popguns. Inside are a Golden Banana and two Bonus Barrels, which Tiny Kong and Lanky Kong must complete to earn Golden Bananas behind cages. The 1 pad is near the end of the tunnel.

Central Area

Donkey Kong in the Central Area

The level's main and largest area. It contains thin palm trees, cliffs, a large pond, Diddy Kong's mine cave, and Lanky Kong's secret cave. Tiny Kong can also reach Lanky’s cave by climbing a nearby tree and using her Ponytail Whirl. An underground cave is blocked by an "X" and a boulder, which Chunky Kong must throw before using Simian Slam three times to break through. The area is filled with Gnawties and Zingers. Snide's H.Q. is on the highest cliff, slightly downhill from the mine cave, while Funky's Store is on the cliff below Snide's H.Q. Donkey Kong's Kong Pad is on a platform above the opening to the underground cave, behind the hanging vines, and can be reached by climbing the thin palm tree. A cannon halfway up the cliff opposite Funky's Store shoots the Kongs to the highest point. Bananaport Pad 1 sends the Kongs back to the Starting Area. Bananaport Pad 2 connects the bottom area and the highest cliff in the same area. Bananaport Pad 3 sends the Kongs to the opposite side of the area, Bananaport Pad 4 sends them to the Storm Area, and Bananaport Pad 5, which only Diddy Kong can reach, sends them to the Secret Area.

Storm Cave

The largest cave in the level, with two entrances from the main area. One entrance is near the 3 pad and Lanky Kong's cave; it leads to Diddy Kong's Kasplat and vines that connect to the other area of the cave. The second entrance is behind the river, near a 4 pad. Going straight from there leads to the storm area. Near the storm area are two side paths. The left path leads to Lanky Kong's Bonus Barrel and Kasplat, while the right path leads to a Banana Fairy and a Chunky boulder atop a Chunky Switch. Donkey Kong must open the right path by entering as Rambi from the storm area.

Storm Area

The stormy area of the level features heavy rain, lightning, and thunderclaps. It contains three thin palm trees, a small ??? with the Rambi Crate, which allows only Donkey Kong to transform into Rambi, four Kong switches (excluding Chunky Kong) hidden beneath small circular buildings that Rambi must break to reveal, and three Gnawties. Cranky's Lab is located in the middle of this area. Bananaport Pad 4 sends the Kongs back to the Central Area via a tunnel entrance behind the pond.

Side Cave

The entrance is near the X and a 3 pad. Donkey Kong's Kasplat is near the beginning, and Tiny Kong's Kasplat is farther down. At the end is the Secret Area, which Tiny Kong must open.

Secret Area

The smallest area of the level. It contains four thick palm trees, one Hunky Chunky Barrel, two Mini Monkey Barrels, two hollow logs that Tiny Kong can use as tunnels in Mini Monkey form, a tree stump containing a hole with a Golden Banana for Tiny Kong to collect in Mini Monkey form, a small Mushroom Trampoline for Tiny Kong in Mini Monkey form, and a small crystalline cave that Tiny Kong can enter in Mini Monkey form. The area contains two Kritters, only one of which revives after being defeated, and three Grenade-throwing Zingers. It is also the only area of the level where Kritters appear. Bananaport Pad 5 sends the Kongs to the roof of the mine cave in the Central Area. Tiny Kong must shoot both switches with her Feather Bow to open the gate to this area. The area also plays the same background music as the Starting Area.

Enemies

• Gnawty
• Kasplat
• Klaptrap (purple only, located inside Tiny's crystalline cave in the secret area)
• Klump (inside Diddy's mine cave)
• Kritter
• Zinger

Golden Bananas

Donkey Kong

Images	Description	Type
	In front of Diddy Kong's cage atop the mountain in the Central Area.
	After collecting the previous Golden Banana three coconut switches will appear above various cave entrances. Hit all three to rescue Diddy Kong and collect the Golden Banana in his cage.
	Hit the coconut switch behind Cranky's Lab to gain access to Rambi's crate. Use Rambi to destroy one of the four huts around Cranky's Lab to reveal a Donkey Kong switch. After Simian Slamming said switch a Golden Banana will be revealed in the Central Area near the Bananaporter #1 & #2.
	In the Central Area, climb up the tree near the giant X on the ground and swing across a vine to reach a Donkey Pad, use the Baboon Blast ability on it. Clear the Barrel Cannon course to receive the Golden Banana.
	Inside the Side Cave near the giant X on the ground. Defeat the yellow Kasplat and give their blueprint to Snide.

Diddy Kong

Images	Description	Type
	Inside the Starting Cave, hit the two peanut switches to open up a gate. The Golden Banana can be found in the newly opened room.
	Climb up the mountain in the Central Area until the hill with another Bananaporter #2 in front of it. Hit the peanut switch on it, walk up the hill and enter the mine cave. Hit the peanut switch at a wall and walk over the newly created wooden bridge to reach and hit a switch with Diddy Kong's face on it. A Golden Banana will appear at the top of the hill.
	Inside the same mine cave as the previous Golden Banana was. Walk to the second room and lower the speed of the conveyor belts by using Chimpy Charge on a Lo switch. After climbing to the top of the conveyor belts in the same room, enter the metal structure and jump into the minecart. Collect 50 coins to earn the Golden Banana.
	In the cave to the right of the lake. Defeat the red Kasplat and give their blueprint to Snide.
	In the Storm Area near Cranky's Lab, use Rambi with Donkey Kong to destroy the huts and reveal a Diddy Kong switch. After Simian Slamming said switch with Diddy Kong a Golden Banana will be revealed in the Central Area near Funky's Store. Use the Bananaporters to reach the Golden Banana within the time-limit.

Lanky Kong

Images	Description	Type
	Hit the two peanut switches with Diddy Kong inside the Starting Cave to open a new room. Enter said room with Lanky Kong to hit a grape switch to reveal a Bonus Barrel inside it.	Mad Maze Maul!
	Hit the peanut switch above a door atop a steep slope in the Central Area. Hit the two pegs inside with a Simian Slam and defeat all the newly spawned Zingers. The painting will reveal a Golden Banana.
	In the Storm Area near Cranky's Lab, use Rambi with Donkey Kong to destroy the huts and reveal a Lanky Kong switch. After Simian Slamming said switch with Lanky Kong a Golden Banana will be revealed in the Central Area near the cannon. Use the Orangstand ability or the Bananaporters to reach the Golden Banana within the time-limit.
	Inside the Storm Cave off to the side. Defeat the blue Kasplat and give their blueprint to Snide.
	In the Storm Cave atop a steep cliff near the blue Kasplat.	Speedy Swing Sortie!

Tiny Kong

Images	Description	Type
	Hit the two peanut switches with Diddy Kong inside the Starting Cave to open a new room. Enter said room with Tiny Kong to hit a feather switch to reveal a Bonus Barrel inside it.	Splish-Splash Salvage!
	Near the end of the Side Cave. Defeat the purple Kasplat and give their blueprint to Snide.
	Inside a small trunk in the Secret Area, use the nearby Mini-Monkey barrel to enter it.
	Inside a beehive found in the Secret Area, use Mini-Tiny to enter it. Two paths are blocked, the player can unlock another room by hitting the first switch. After hitting the second switch the player unlocks the final room with a Golden Banana on a raised platform.
	In the Storm Area near Cranky's Lab, use Rambi with Donkey Kong to destroy the huts and reveal a Tiny Kong switch. After Simian Slamming said switch with Tiny Kong a Golden Banana will be revealed in the Central Area above the lake. Use the Bananaporters to reach the Golden Banana within the time-limit.

Chunky Kong

Images	Description	Type
	Pick up and throw the rock near Bananaporter #3 in the Central Area to reveal the Golden Banana inside.
	Destroy the giant X below the boulder of the previous Golden Banana, then enter the catacomb and walk to the end. Shoot the pineapple switches on the big skull and use the newly lowered vines to reach the Golden Banana.
	Inside the catacomb below the giant X in the Central Area. Shoot the pineapple switches on the skull to reach the Kasplat. Defeat the green Kasplat and give their blueprint to Snide.
	In the Secret Area, use the Hunky Chunky barrel to climb up the four trees. The Bonus Barrel is near the middle of the four trees.	Minecart Mayhem!
	Inside the Storm Cave behind a wall only Rambi can destroy. Lift up a boulder and Simian Slam the Chunky Kong switch below it. A Golden Banana will be revealed in the Central Area near Snides H.Q. Use the Bananaporters to reach it within the time-limit.

Colored Bananas

Main article: List of Bananas in Jungle Japes

There are a total of 500 Bananas (100 for each Kong) to collect.

Banana Coins

Main article: List of Banana Coins in Jungle Japes

There are a total of 75 Banana Coins across all five Kongs and 1 5-Banana Coin to collect.

Banana Fairies

Image	Description
	Inside Lanky's Cave, found atop a steep slope in the Central Area. Solve the puzzle and collect the Golden Banana to spawn the fairy.
	Above a small lake inside the Storm Cave behind a wall only Rambi can destroy.

Battle Arena Pad

Image	Description
	In front of Funky's Armory.

Gallery

Exterior

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  1st part
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  Canyon
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  Storm
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  2nd part

Interior

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  Mine
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  Beehive
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  Underground

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Note(s)	Ref.
Japanese	ジャングルガーデン Janguru Gāden	Jungle Garden
French	Jobards des Jungles	Crazies of the Jungles		[?]
German	Tropen Trubel	Tropic Trouble		[?]
Italian	Scherzi da Giungla	Jungle Pranks
Spanish	Jungla Jocosa	Humorous Jungle		[?]

Notes

• Inside the underground cave where Chunky Kong's Kasplat is located, the Pineapple Switches can be hit using any weapon, not just the Pineapple Launcher.
• There is a 101st banana for Diddy that can be found in the mine cave, located under the ground near the minecart minigame. It can be obtained by clipping into the stack of boxes near the entrance of the area and going out of bounds. The game will not register the 101st banana in the totals unless Diddy has fed at least one banana to Scoff.
• There is a 101st banana for Donkey Kong that can be found deep under the ground, below the Rambi Crate. It can be obtained by performing the mountain clip glitch to go out of bounds and then traveling to the Storm Area. The game will not register the 101st banana in the totals unless Donkey has fed at least one banana to Scoff.