Ancient Lake

Ancient Lake is the first track in set for Diddy Kong Racing and it's DS counterpart. One balloon is required to get in this track, while six are needed for the second challenge.

This track has been made for the beginner racers and is fairly easy due to low level computer A.I. The track is mainly in a circle, around a prehistoric lake. There are two zippers in this track also, that can make the racer move faster for a few seconds. A dinosaur is near the end of the race, getting in in the player's way. This track also holds the key to the locked door in Dino Domain. It is in an overlooked area on a ramp that requires a speed boost to get to.

The track was slightly altered for the DS release. The DS version has an under-rock passageway lit with sunlight near the end of the lap, unlike the N64 version, which had an open drive patio.