Lakeside Limbo

Lakeside Limbo is the first level of the third addition to the Donkey Kong Country series, Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! It is also located in Lake Orangatanga.

This level takes place on a series of boardwalks hanging over a large body of water. As the first level in the game, Lakeside Limbo does not feature any unique obstacles or hazards, so the Kongs should have no trouble at all making their way to the end of the stage. There are a few Sneeks and Kobbles throughout the area, as well as a single Booty Bird, although they shouldn't give the Kongs much of a problem either, as they can be defeated with a simple jump. The apes can also ride Ellie the Elephant, in her debut, in the later half of the level.

Level Layout
At the beginning of the level, the apes find themselves under a small tunnel. One more tunnel supported by large stilts is ahead that they must go through. If they travel farther, they head along a large set of boardwalks over the lake, meeting several Sneeks one the way. They also pass the level's first Kobble as they approach a formation of bananas creating the letter R. Soon, the apes will come up to some tightropes. On the boards below the rope, they will encounter the level's Koin, as well as the letter O under another short tightrope. If they choose to continue from this point, they will head down the strait pathway to some Kobbles in a small alcove. They can simply get over these enemies by using the tightrope above them. Once they pass these enemies, they will find a tunnel. On the other side of this tunnel, they will find a Star Barrel. About halfway into the level, the Kongs will find a large gap of water between to areas of the wharf. To continue, they will have to swim through the water and jump out onto another set of boardwalks. There, they will find a small gap with the letter N above it. Near this, they will find a mostly-flat pathway leading to a ledge. Jumping off of this ledge will cause the monkeys to land on a crate with Ellie in it. They should free the elephant and continue, riding on her. Near Ellie's crate, the group will meet a Booty Bird flying in the air. Ellie or one of the monkeys should pick up a nearby barrel to defeat it, giving them the letter G. Farther into the level, they will move along a flat surface and pass a lone Kobble to find a No Animal Sign. It will make Ellie disappear. Not too long from this sign, the heroes will find a flagpole. Raising its flag can end the level.

K-O-N-G Letters

 * K: The letter K floats in the air after the first Sneek.
 * O: Shortly after passing the first DK Barrel, the heroes enter an area with some ropes and the level's Koin. The letter O hovers under the lowest rope, which is tied above a Steel Keg.
 * N: After the primates cross the first water area from the Star Barrel, they find the letter N above a small gap.
 * G: Near the end of the level, the Kongs can discover a Booty Bird that they must defeat to earn the letter G.

Bonus Levels

 * The first Bonus Barrel in the game can be accessed by throwing Kiddy Kong onto a crack located right before the first Kobble in the game. The barrel leads the Kongs into a Bonus Level, which involves them collecting fifty stars in under twenty seconds. Once all of the stars are collected, a Bonus Coin appears near the monkeys.
 * The second Bonus Barrel is found right after the letter N. To the left of the boards the N is over, there is an open area under the next boards that the Kongs can swim through. They can merely jump into the barrel above the water, although they can pass it to get an Extra Life Balloon and a couple of Bear Coins. This Bonus Barrel takes the primates, as usual, into a Bonus Level, which involves them collecting 15 Green Bananas by using a rope with a time limit of 30 seconds. Once enough bananas are collected, a Bonus Coin appears nearby.

DK Coin

 * Right under the letter O, the apes are able to find the level's Koin, as well as a Steel Keg. The Koin has the DK Coin, but does not give it up without a fight. The Kongs need to pick up the Steel Barrel and stand on the foe's shield. This makes the enemy put his attention on the heroes above him, who should then throw the Steel Barrel at a wall. The object then bounces off of the wall and hits the distracted Koin in the side, defeating him. This gives the apes the DK Coin.

Warp Barrel

 * The Warp Barrel in this level is located just above two Sneeks located immediately before the first DK Barrel. Kiddy Kong must throw Dixie upwards to find it. The special barrel sends them to the end of the level next to the End of Level Flagpole.