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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]]}}
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|image=[[File:Kongo Jungle GBA.png|256px]]<br>The world map in the GBA version of ''Donkey Kong Country''
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|greater_location=[[Donkey Kong Island]] (''Donkey Kong Country'')<br>[[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light]] (''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'')
|capital=[[Donkey Kong's Treehouse]]
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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>{{cite|author=KynanPearson|date=August 12, 2021|url=x.com/KynanPearson/status/1425940659152769030|title=X post by Kynan Pearson|archive=web.archive.org/web/20210812220225/https://twitter.com/KynanPearson/status/1425940659152769030|publisher=X|accessdate=January 30, 2022}}</ref> It is named from both "[[Kong]]" and the {{wp|Congo Basin}}, a section of Africa which covers territory in nine different countries (most notably the {{wp|Democratic Republic of the Congo}} and the {{wp|Republic of the Congo}}) and is known for its dense rainforests, including natural ranges of wild gorillas.
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==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
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The '''Kongo Jungle''' is a vast jungle covering a large area of [[Donkey Kong Island]], located at the foot of the [[Monkey Mountains]]. It is generally depicted as the place where the [[Kong]]s reside.
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:


==History==
{{DKC map}}
===''Donkey Kong'' series===
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[[Image:KongoJungle.png|thumb|left|The first half of '''Kongo Jungle'''.]]
|image1=[[File:Jungle Hijinxs SNES 2.png]]
It is the first area in ''[[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. The boss of Kongo Jungle is a giant [[Gnawty]] aptly named [[Very Gnawty]].
|name1=[[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]]
|description1=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.
|image2=[[File:Ropey Rampage SNES.png]]
|name2=[[Ropey Rampage]]
|description2=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]].
|image3=[[File:ReptileRumble.png]]
|name3=[[Reptile Rumble]]
|description3=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.
|image4=[[File:Coral Capers SNES.png]]
|name4=[[Coral Capers]]
|description4=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.
|image5=[[File:BarrelCannonCanyon-SNES-2.png]]
|name5=[[Barrel Cannon Canyon]]
|description5=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.
|image6=[[File:DKC-VeryGnawtyLair.png]]
|name6=[[Very Gnawty's Lair]]
|description6=The boss level of Kongo Jungle, featuring a boss fight against [[Very Gnawty]].
}}


The area where [[Donkey Kong's Treehouse]] is located in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' could possibly be either Kongo Jungle or a portion of it. Also, the area [[Jungle Japes]] in ''Donkey Kong 64'' bears an extreme resemblance to Kongo Jungle.
===''Donkey Kong Country'' television series===
Kongo Jungle reappears as the Kongs' residence for the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]].


=== Levels ===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
==== Jungle Hijinxs ====
{{main|Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)|Kongo Falls}}
{{main|Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)}}
[[File:Kongo Jungle map SSBU.png|thumb|250px|left|The recreated Kongo Jungle map in World of Light mode of ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
The first area in the Kongo Jungle is a simple forest level, featuring [[Necky|Neckies]], Gnawties, [[Klaptrap]]s, and [[Klump]]s. [[Rambi the Rhinoceros]] makes his first appearance in this level, and he can help the Kongs reach a [[Bonus Area]]. At the beginning of the level, Donkey Kong and [[Diddy Kong]] can view the prized Banana Hoard.
In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], 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''.


==== Ropey Rampage ====
Exclusively in World of Light of ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' is a recreation of the original Kongo Jungle, where it is named [[smashwiki:DK Island (World of Light)|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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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 [[Army|Armies]], in their first appearances, but [[Kritter]]s and [[Klaptrap]]s also appear as well.


==== Reptile Rumble ====
==Gallery==
{{main|Reptile Rumble}}
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The first ever cave level is filled with a rare snake enemies called [[Slippa]]s. They inhabit the cave, trying to hit the Kongs. Tires also appear here for the first time. Other than Slippas, enemies include [[Klaptrap]]s, a few [[Zinger]]s, and [[Kritter]]s.
Kongo Jungle GBC.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' ([[Game Boy Color]]) map
Kongo Jungle GBA.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) map
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==== Coral Capers ====
==Names in other languages==
{{main|Coral Capers}}
{{foreign names
In the first underwater level of the game, two [[Enguarde the Swordfish]]es appear to help out the Kongs. No Bonus Areas can be found in this level. Enemies here include [[Bitesize]]s, [[Chomp]]s, [[Chomps Jr.]], [[Croctopus|Croctopi]], and [[Clambo]]s, all making their first appearance.
|Jap=レベル1 コンゴジャングル
 
|JapR=Reberu 1 Kongo janguru
==== Barrel Cannon Canyon ====
|JapM=Level 1 Kongo Jungle
{{main|Barrel Cannon Canyon}}
|Spa=Jungla Kongo
This level takes place high up in the trees, and, hence the name, the Kongs will need to use many [[Barrel Cannon]]s to advance. Four different types of [[Kritter]]s appear here, red, purple, green, and blue. Other enemies include Armies and yellow and red Zingers.
|SpaM=Kongo Jungle
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|Fre=Jungle Kongo
 
|FreM=Kongo Jungle
===[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]===
|Ger=Tiefster Kongo
[[Image:Melee_Kongo_Jungle_N64.jpg|thumb|left|The ''Super Smash Bros.'' stage, Kongo Jungle, as depicted in the remake, ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
|GerM=Deepest Kongo/Congo
 
|Ita=Giungla nel Kongo (GBC)
====''Super Smash Bros.''====
|Ita2=Giungla Kongo
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.
|ItaM=Jungle in the Kongo
 
|Ita2M=Kongo Jungle
====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
In ''Super Smash Bros.'' sequel, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', another Kongo Jungle stage 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 [[Donkey Kong's Treehouse]].
 
Occasionally, a [[Klaptrap]] will come along on the waterfall, and sometimes a log, which can be used as a platform.  Also, in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' is the old version of Kongo Jungle from the previous ''Super Smash Bros.'' game. The old version of Kongo Jungle can be unlocked by surviving Fifteen-Minute Melee. The music in the Melee Kongo Jungle was the [[DK Rap]] from ''Donkey Kong 64''.
 
In Adventure Mode, Kongo Jungle stars in ''Stage 2: Kongo Jungle''. In it, the player has to battle two miniature [[Donkey Kong]]s. They are easier to knock off the stage, but they gang up on the player. Once beating, the player moves onto the second half, [[Jungle Japes]], where the player must battle a Giant Donkey Kong.
 
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
The music from Melee Kongo Jungle (erroneously named '''Kong Jungle''') does return as a music pick for the Jungle Japes stage, which also returned in this game.
 
===''Donkey Kong Country'' television series===
In the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong'' TV series]], Kongo Jungle appeared as the home for the Kongs much [[Donkey Kong Country|the game with the same name]].
 
==Names in Other Languages==
{{Foreignname|
|Por=Selva Kongo
|Por=Selva Kongo
|PorM=Kongo ungle
|PorM=Kongo Jungle
|Ger=Tiefster Kongo
}}
|GerM="Deepest Kongo/Congo"
|Spa=Jungla Kongo
|SpaM=Literal transltion}}


==Trivia==
==References==
*The name Kongo Jungle is a play on words on the [[wikipedia:Congo_River|Congo Jungle]] in [[wikipedia:Africa|Africa]], using a "K" instead of a "C" to imply that it is the home of the Kongs.
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Latest revision as of 17:23, December 24, 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)
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 Basin, a section of Africa which covers territory in nine different countries (most notably the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo) and is known for its dense rainforests, including natural ranges of wild gorillas.

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.
Image Name Description

Donkey Kong about to collect a "O" in the level Jungle Hijinks. Jungle Hijinxs The first level of Kongo Jungle, Jungle Hijinxs introduces basic enemies such as Kritters and 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 Areas.
Donkey Kong swinging on a rope in the level Ropey Rampage. Ropey Rampage 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 Kongs to walk on treetops and swing on Ropes across large abysses. This level introduces the aerial enemy, Zingers, and rolling armadillos, Armies.
Donkey Kong about to collect an "N" in the level Reptile Rumble. Reptile Rumble The third level of Kongo Jungle, Reptile Rumble takes place inside a cavern tunnel with a bumpy ground. The level's elevation varies, and tires are needed to reach the higher ledges. Kritters often guard the upper or lower steeped areas, Zingers are usually around the tires, and Slippas slither along the ground.
Coral Capers Coral Capers 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 bananas. Every underwater enemy debuts in this level except Squidge. The Kongs can free Enguarde from an Animal Crate to help defeat some aquatic foes.
Barrel Cannon Canyon Barrel Cannon Canyon The fifth and final level of Kongo Jungle, Barrel Cannon Canyon has several Barrel Cannons and Blast Barrels, used mainly for crossing the large pits. The level features several Kritters, especially the bouncing type, and Zingers.
Very Gnawty's Lair Very Gnawty's Lair The boss level of Kongo Jungle, featuring a boss fight against Very Gnawty.

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 articles: Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.), 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

In the Super Smash Bros. series, 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.

Exclusively in World of Light of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a recreation of the original Kongo Jungle, 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 Notes
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)[?] Jungle in the Kongo
Giungla Kongo[?] Kongo Jungle
Portuguese Selva Kongo[?] Kongo Jungle
Spanish Jungla Kongo[?] Kongo Jungle

References[edit]

  1. ^ KynanPearson (August 12, 2021). X post by Kynan Pearson. X. Retrieved January 30, 2022. (Archived August 12, 2021, 22:02:25 UTC via Wayback Machine.)