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{{Italic title|DK Jungle (''Mario Kart'')}}
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{{articleabout|the Mario Kart course|other uses|[[DK Jungle|DK Jungle (disambiguation)]]}}
{{about|the course from ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' and retro course in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''|other uses|[[DK Jungle]]}}
{{racecourse
{{race course infobox
|title=DK Jungle
|title=DK Jungle
|image=[[File:DKJungle.png|260px]]  
|image=[[File:DKJungle.png|280px]]
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2011|2011]])<br>''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2014|2014]])
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' ([[List of games by date#2011|2011]])<br>''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]])<br>''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])
|cups=[[Special Cup]] (MK7)<br>[[Banana Cup]] (MK8)
|cups=[[Special Cup]] (''7'')<br>[[Banana Cup]] (''8'', ''8 Deluxe'')
|ghost=Ret★Derek (2:24.040) (MK7)<br>Nin★Rie (2:26.900) (MK8)
|ghost={{ghost|7|Ret★Derek|2:24.040|[[File:DonkeyKongMKW.png|32px|link=Donkey Kong]][[File:MK7 Bolt Buggy.png|32px|link=Bolt Buggy]][[File:MK7 Red Monster.png|32px|link=Red Monster|Red Monster tires]][[File:MK7DKSuperGlider.png|32px|link=Super Glider]]}}
|expert_ghost=Ret★Dupree (2:10.777) (MK7)
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|based=''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'', [[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Jungle Hijinxs]]
|based_on=[[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Jungle Hijinxs]] (''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'')
|wifi=Available  ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]], [[Wii U]])
|online_play=No longer available ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]], [[Wii U]])<br>Available ([[Nintendo Switch|Switch]])
|music=[[File:MK8-Music-3DS-DKJungle.ogg]]
|sample=''Mario Kart 7''<br>[[File:MK7 DK Jungle.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart 7'' (frontrunning)<br>[[File:3DS_DKJungle_Frontrunning.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''<br>[[File:MK8-Music-3DS-DKJungle.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' (frontrunning)<br>[[File:WiiU_3DS_DKJungle_Frontrunning.oga]]
|map=3DS Map<br>[[File:MK7 DKJungle.png|220px]]<br>[[File:DK Jungle.png|220px]]<br>Wii U Map<br>[[File:MK8 3DS DK Jungle Map.png|200px]]
|map=''Mario Kart 7''<br>[[File:MK7 DKJungle.png|140px]]<br>[[File:DK Jungle.png|140px]]<br>
''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''
<div style="white-space: nowrap;">[[File:MK8 3DS DK Jungle Map.png|frameless|upright=0.65]][[File:MK8DX 3DS DK Jungle Map.png|frameless|upright=0.65]]</div>
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'''DK Jungle''' is the first race course in the [[Special Cup]] of ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' and takes place in [[Donkey Kong Island]]. The course is based on ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''. Some elements and enemies of this game make their appearance in this course, like [[Tiki Goon]]s, [[Screaming Pillar]]s and also [[Donkey Kong|DK]]'s House. The soundtrack is a rearrangement of [[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]] from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.
'''DK Jungle''' is the first race course of the [[Special Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. It takes place on [[Donkey Kong Island]] while being based on ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''. Some elements and enemies of the game thus appear in the course, like [[Tiki Goon]]s, [[Screaming Pillar]]s, [[Frogoon]]s, and [[DK's Tree House]]. The course's music is a rearrangement of "[[DK Island Swing]]" from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.  


==Course layout==
DK Jungle reappears as a [[classic course]] in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as the fourth and final course of the [[Banana Cup]].
[[File:DKJungleStart.jpg|thumb|left|Donkey Kong at the starting line.]]
 
The track passes through a thick jungle, where some [[DK Barrel]]s appear. Exiting into a clearing, drivers bounce on a large, red flower from ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'', and land in a path near waterfalls and a lake. The track then makes a left hand turn, past [[DK's Tree House]], and some [[Tiki Goon]]s that move across the track. The track reenters the canopy, passing by multiple [[Frogoon]]s, before traveling across a chasm and entering the [[Golden Temple]]. After a right turn and a left-hand U-turn, racers drive past the gold banana, then glide over a lake flanked by several Screaming Pillars. These Pillars will scream every once in a while, shooting out air to blow back hanggliding players. Finally they land and make a left turn back to the finish line. Also in the background of the course is a flying, airship-like craft with a sort of parachute, which pertains to [[Tiki Pilot]] and also appears in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns''.  
==''Mario Kart 7''==
===Shortcut===
===Course layout===
Right before the jumps over the chasm, there is a secret glider ramp to the left side of the track.
[[File:DKJungleStart.jpg|thumb|left|Donkey Kong at the starting line]]
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The track starts by passing through a thick jungle, where some [[DK Barrel]]s appear. It curves right, then left, before forming a small split path around a tree. Each split path features a large root that allows drivers to perform [[Jump Boost|tricks]] on. Exiting into a clearing, drivers approach a [[Dash Panel]] before bouncing on a large, red flower from ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'', and land on a path near waterfalls and a lake. The track then makes a left hand turn that decreases in elevation, going past DK's Tree House, and some [[Tiki Goon]]s that move across the track. After going across a wooden bridge, the track reenters the canopy, passing by multiple [[Frogoon]]s and a few mud patches. The road turns right, then left, then right again, before a Dash Panel that sends drivers out of the canopy and onto a set of jumps with Dash Panels at the end that goes through a chasm, leading them to the entrance of the [[Golden Temple]].
 
Once inside the Golden Temple, racers make a right turn and a left-hand U-turn, before approaching an incline leading to a split path that goes past the [[Golden Banana]]. Just before the temple's exit, there is a short [[Glide Ramp]] that sends drivers gliding over a [[Underwater driving|lake]] flanked by several [[Screaming Pillar]]s. These Pillars scream every once in a while, shooting out air to blow back hang-gliding players. The underwater route is slightly twisty. Occasionally appearing in the background of the course in this section is [[Tiki Pilot]]'s airship-like craft from ''Donkey Kong Country Returns''. Finally, racers land and make a left turn back to the finish line, with a split path available; the longer route has additional [[Coins]] and is higher in elevation.
 
===Shortcuts===
*Right before the jumps over the chasm, there is a secret [[Glide Ramp]] to the left side of the track.
*An extremely difficult glider shortcut can be performed after the temple section. By swooping down to gain speed, going back up, and then using a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]], it is possible to skip the entire split paths section and land just before the finish line.<ref name="Shortcut">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sPGB_Mxf0c</ref>
*A respawn shortcut can be performed in the temple by using a speed boost (a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]] or a Super Mini-Turbo) to jump off the corner of the right turn and respawn in front of the Glide Ramp at the temple exit.<ref name="Shortcut"/>
 
==''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
[[File:MK8-Course-3DS DKJungle.png|250px|thumb|{{classic|3DS|DK Jungle}} in ''Mario Kart 8'']]
DK Jungle makes its classic course debut in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as the fourth and last race of the [[Banana Cup]]. The track map is rotated 75° clockwise. Some objects are changed and replaced;  the Barrel at the right of the start is now on the left, and the Regular Screaming Pillars have been replaced by [[Screaming Pillar (big)|their big variant]], which exhale smoke while they are screaming. The starting banner has also been replaced, and the [[Tiki Goon]]s have had their movement speed severely reduced. A number of lit torches have been added inside the Golden Temple. The only changes made to the track layout are that the U-turn inside the Golden Temple is now slanted upward and acts as an anti-gravity section, consequently creating a drop-off at the Golden Banana allowing drivers to do an aerial trick; the first left turn before the finish line also has a trickable gap in it now. It is the only course in the Banana Cup to have anti-gravity. Like {{classic-link|Wii|Mushroom Gorge}}, {{classic-link|Wii|Grumble Volcano}}, and {{classic-link|3DS|Neo Bowser City}}, the music is kept the same, but with slightly enhanced bit depth.


==''Mario Kart 8''==
Notably, the course feature in the foreground of the course's icon (in this case, DK's Tree House) differs from the other courses in the base game as it is positioned on the left side (right side in Mirror Mode). When accounting for DLC courses, including those in the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'', it is still one of only five courses to do so, the others being {{classic-link|GBA|Cheese Land}}, [[Wild Woods]], {{classic-link|3DS|Neo Bowser City}}, and [[Ninja Hideaway]] (six if [[Animal Crossing]] is counted, as the Spring quarter of the icon depicts the foreground feature on the left as well).
[[File:MK8-Course-3DS DKJungle.png|thumb|250px|left|DK Jungle in ''Mario Kart 8''.]]
DK Jungle returns as the final course in the [[Banana Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''. Some objects are changed and replaced;  the Barrel at the right of the start is now on the left, and the mud near the beginning of the track is absent. The starting banner has also been replaced. The [[Screaming Pillar]]s now exhale smokes when they are shouting, and the [[Tiki_Goon|Tiki Goons]] have had their movement speed severely reduced. A number of lit torches have been added inside the Golden Temple. The only change made to the track layout is that the turns inside the Golden Temple are now slanted upward and acts as an anti-gravity section.


Unlike other retro tracks, the music remains the same as the original, with a slightly enhanced bit depth.
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===Official descriptions===
 
'''Facebook Page:''' ''Ancient temples. Troublemaking tikis. And bananas galore! Come race on the DK Jungle course in Mario Kart 8 for Wii U to take in all the exotic and high-octane sights.'' <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/MarioKartEN/photos/pb.125686527535949.-2207520000.1431782335./559191677518763/?type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Ffbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net%2Fhphotos-ak-xfa1%2Fv%2Ft1.0-9%2F10577117_559191677518763_4904860601161818248_n.jpg%3Foh%3D6e81d9b724e632a503c2c75ba811a429%26oe%3D55C2C2C6%26__gda__%3D1439683568_9be20d902dda70fdc87007408183def9&size=843%2C522&fbid=559191677518763 Mario Kart Facebook Page]</ref>
==Profiles==
===''Mario Kart 8''===
'''''Mario Kart'' Facebook page (United States):''' ''Ancient temples. Troublemaking tikis. And bananas galore! Come race on the DK Jungle course in Mario Kart 8 for Wii U to take in all the exotic and high-octane sights.''<ref>MarioKartEN (August 9, 2014). [https://www.facebook.com/MarioKartEN/photos/559191677518763 ''Facebook'']. Retrieved June 29, 2023. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230629191337/https://www.facebook.com/MarioKartEN/photos/559191677518763 Archived] June 29, 2023, 19:13:37 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref>
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====''[[Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack]]'' liner notes====
''"This is an arrangement of the main Donkey Kong theme music. I hope you can experience the atmosphere of listening to a big band number. This course also has really nice scenery - we've basically remastered the course from Mario Kart 7. It's more fun than a barrel of monkeys!"''


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===3DS appearance===
===''Mario Kart 7''===
<gallery widths=160px>
<gallery widths=150px>
MK3DS2.jpg|Donkey Kong and Mario, driving through the jungle.
Mario and DK DKJungle MK7.png|[[Donkey Kong]] and [[Mario]] driving on the course
MK3DS4.jpg|Mario and Bowser, driving past DK's house.
Mario and Bowser DKJungle MK7.png|Mario and [[Bowser]] driving past [[DK's Tree House]]
MK7MetalMario.png|Metal Mario, Yoshi, and Bowser, driving through the jungle.
MK7MetalMario.png|[[Metal Mario]], [[Yoshi]], and Bowser driving through the jungle
DKJungleWaterfalls.jpg|The area after the jungle.
DKJungleWaterfalls.jpg|The area after the jungle
YoshiDKJungle-MK7.png|Yoshi, past the jungle, and entering the Golden Temple.
YoshiDKJungle-MK7.png|Yoshi, past the jungle and entering the [[Golden Temple]]
DK Jungle Frog.jpg|Donkey Kong encounters a giant frog, with a resemblance to Frogoons.
DK Jungle Frog.jpg|Donkey Kong encountering a [[Frogoon]]
DKJungleScreamingPillars.jpg|The Screaming Pillars near the end of the race.
DKJungleScreamingPillars.jpg|The [[Screaming Pillar]]s near the end of the race
DK Jungle Underwater.png|The path in the lake
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Wii U appearance===
===''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
<gallery widths=160px>
<gallery widths=150px>
3DSDKJungle.png|A released screenshot of the course, revealing the name of the track.
MK8 3DS DK Jungle Course Icon.png|The course icon.
MK8- 3DS DK Jungle.PNG|The track's icon.
MK8 3DS DK Jungle Starting Line.png|The course, as seen from the starting line
MK8-Course-3DS DKJungle-startingline.png|The course, as seen from the starting line.
MK8 Mario 3DS DK Jungle.png|Mario, trying to avoid a [[Tiki Goon]]
MK8 - 3DS DK Jungle.PNG|Mario, trying to avoid a Tiki Goon.
DKJungle-RoyTrick.jpg|[[Roy]] performs a trick before reaching the giant flower.
DKJungle-RoyTrick.jpg|Roy Koopa performs a trick before reaching the giant flower.
Rosalina-DKJungle-Temple-MK8.jpg|[[Rosalina]] approaches the temple.
Rosalina-DKJungle-Temple-MK8.jpg|Rosalina approaches the temple.
MK8 3DS DK Jungle Temple.png|Donkey Kong, racing in the temple
MK8 - 3DS DK Jungle Temple.PNG|Donkey Kong, racing in the temple.
MK8 Giant Pillar.png|[[Baby Luigi]] and [[Baby Mario]] gliding past a [[Screaming Pillar (big)|Screaming Pillar]]
Tiki Goon stamp MK8.png|The [[Stamp (Mario Kart 8)|stamp]] obtained for beating the staff ghost at this course.
3DSDKJungle.png|A released screenshot of the course, revealing the name of the course
DK Jungle MK8 Facebook image.png|Postcard image from Facebook
Tiki Goon stamp MK8.png|The [[Stamp (Mario Kart 8)|stamp]] obtained for beating the staff ghost at this course
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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{{foreign names
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|Jap=DKジャングル
|JapR=DK Janguru
|JapR=DK Janguru
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|Spa=Jungla DK
|SpaM=DK Jungle
|SpaM=DK Jungle
|FraA=Jungle DK
|FreA=Jungle DK
|FraAM=DK Jungle
|FreAM=DK Jungle
|FraE=Forêt tropicale DK
|FreE=Forêt tropicale DK
|FraEM=DK Rainforest
|FreEM=DK Rainforest
|Dut=DK's Jungle
|Dut=DK's Jungle
|DutM=DK's Jungle
|Ger=DK Dschungel
|Ger=DK Dschungel
|GerM=DK Jungle
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|KorR=DK Jeonggeul
|KorR=DK Jeonggeul
|KorM=DK Jungle
|KorM=DK Jungle
|Chi=DK叢林 (Traditional)<br>DK丛林 (Simplified)<ref>[[iQue]]. [http://www.ique.com/3ds/amkj/course/index.html 马力欧卡丁车7 : 赛道] (Mario Kart 7: Courses). Retrieved January 28, 2017.</ref>
|ChiT=DK叢林
|ChiR=DK Cónglín
|ChiTR=DK Cónglín
|ChiM=DK Jungle}}
|ChiTM=DK Jungle
|ChiS=DK丛林
|ChiSR=DK Cónglín
|ChiSM=DK Jungle
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The course feature in the foreground of the track's Wii U icon, differs from most of the other Wii U course icons, as it is positioned on the left (on 50cc, 100cc, 150cc and 200cc) whereas all other course feature's in the foreground of the icon, appear on the right or center. Up until the second DLC pack was released, it was the only one, but it was joined by [[Cheese Land|<small>GBA</small> Cheese Land]], [[Neo Bowser City|<small>3DS</small> Neo Bowser City]], and [[Wild Woods]].
*Excluding ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', DK Jungle is one of only two courses since ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' to have its final lap music raised by more than one semitone compared to the normal variant — in this case, it is raised by two semitones. The only other course with this distinction is [[GCN Baby Park|Baby Park]] in all of its appearances except ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''.
*Ever since ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', in addition to increasing in tempo, the final lap music on every course in the series was increased by one tone with the exception of this course, which increased by two tones.
**It is also one of the only courses to use a different, shorter intro for its final lap music, with this distinction being shared with [[3DS Rock Rock Mountain|Rock Rock Mountain]] in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' and [[Toad Harbor]], [[Mute City]], {{classic-link|GBA|Ribbon Road}}, and {{classic-link|SNES|Bowser Castle 3}} in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''.
*This track and [[Donut Plains 3 (course)|<small>SNES</small> Donut Plains 3]] are the only courses to be in both the Special Cup and Banana Cup. Coincidentally, they are in the Banana Cup in the same game, and they both originally started off as the first course in the Special Cup.
*This course, along with Rock Rock Mountain and [[3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon|Cheep Cheep Lagoon]], was playable in demo versions of ''Mario Kart 7''.
*DK Jungle is the only track in the Banana Cup to have anti-gravity segments.
*This is the only course in ''Mario Kart 7''{{'}}s Special Cup to not appear in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 21:16, November 10, 2024

This article is about the course from Mario Kart 7 and retro course in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. For other uses, see DK Jungle.
DK Jungle
DK Jungle
Information
Appears in Mario Kart 7 (2011)
Mario Kart 8 (2014)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)
Cup(s) Special Cup (7)
Banana Cup (8, 8 Deluxe)
Based on Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country Returns)
Online play No longer available (3DS, Wii U)
Available (Switch)
Music sample
Mario Kart 7

Mario Kart 7 (frontrunning)

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart 7
DK Jungle bottom screen map
DK Jungle

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Map of 3DS DK Jungle in Mario Kart 8.Map of 3DS DK Jungle in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Staff ghost(s)
7 Ret★Derek
2:24.040 Donkey KongBolt BuggyRed Monster tiresSuper Glider
7 Expert Ret★Dupree
2:10.777 Donkey KongStandard KartWood tiresSwooper
8 Nin★Rie
2:26.900 Donkey KongVarmintMonsterWaddle Wing
8DX 150cc Nin★Rie
2:20.006 Donkey KongVarmintMonsterWaddle Wing
8DX 200cc Nin★Polly
1:46.758 Yoshi (species)City TripperHot MonsterPaper Glider

DK Jungle is the first race course of the Special Cup in Mario Kart 7. It takes place on Donkey Kong Island while being based on Donkey Kong Country Returns. Some elements and enemies of the game thus appear in the course, like Tiki Goons, Screaming Pillars, Frogoons, and DK's Tree House. The course's music is a rearrangement of "DK Island Swing" from Donkey Kong Country.

DK Jungle reappears as a classic course in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the fourth and final course of the Banana Cup.

Mario Kart 7[edit]

Course layout[edit]

Start of DK Jungle
Donkey Kong at the starting line

The track starts by passing through a thick jungle, where some DK Barrels appear. It curves right, then left, before forming a small split path around a tree. Each split path features a large root that allows drivers to perform tricks on. Exiting into a clearing, drivers approach a Dash Panel before bouncing on a large, red flower from Donkey Kong Country Returns, and land on a path near waterfalls and a lake. The track then makes a left hand turn that decreases in elevation, going past DK's Tree House, and some Tiki Goons that move across the track. After going across a wooden bridge, the track reenters the canopy, passing by multiple Frogoons and a few mud patches. The road turns right, then left, then right again, before a Dash Panel that sends drivers out of the canopy and onto a set of jumps with Dash Panels at the end that goes through a chasm, leading them to the entrance of the Golden Temple.

Once inside the Golden Temple, racers make a right turn and a left-hand U-turn, before approaching an incline leading to a split path that goes past the Golden Banana. Just before the temple's exit, there is a short Glide Ramp that sends drivers gliding over a lake flanked by several Screaming Pillars. These Pillars scream every once in a while, shooting out air to blow back hang-gliding players. The underwater route is slightly twisty. Occasionally appearing in the background of the course in this section is Tiki Pilot's airship-like craft from Donkey Kong Country Returns. Finally, racers land and make a left turn back to the finish line, with a split path available; the longer route has additional Coins and is higher in elevation.

Shortcuts[edit]

  • Right before the jumps over the chasm, there is a secret Glide Ramp to the left side of the track.
  • An extremely difficult glider shortcut can be performed after the temple section. By swooping down to gain speed, going back up, and then using a Mushroom, it is possible to skip the entire split paths section and land just before the finish line.[1]
  • A respawn shortcut can be performed in the temple by using a speed boost (a Mushroom or a Super Mini-Turbo) to jump off the corner of the right turn and respawn in front of the Glide Ramp at the temple exit.[1]

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

3DS DK Jungle, Mario Kart 8.
3DS DK Jungle in Mario Kart 8

DK Jungle makes its classic course debut in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the fourth and last race of the Banana Cup. The track map is rotated 75° clockwise. Some objects are changed and replaced; the Barrel at the right of the start is now on the left, and the Regular Screaming Pillars have been replaced by their big variant, which exhale smoke while they are screaming. The starting banner has also been replaced, and the Tiki Goons have had their movement speed severely reduced. A number of lit torches have been added inside the Golden Temple. The only changes made to the track layout are that the U-turn inside the Golden Temple is now slanted upward and acts as an anti-gravity section, consequently creating a drop-off at the Golden Banana allowing drivers to do an aerial trick; the first left turn before the finish line also has a trickable gap in it now. It is the only course in the Banana Cup to have anti-gravity. Like Wii Mushroom Gorge, Wii Grumble Volcano, and 3DS Neo Bowser City, the music is kept the same, but with slightly enhanced bit depth.

Notably, the course feature in the foreground of the course's icon (in this case, DK's Tree House) differs from the other courses in the base game as it is positioned on the left side (right side in Mirror Mode). When accounting for DLC courses, including those in the Booster Course Pass, it is still one of only five courses to do so, the others being GBA Cheese Land, Wild Woods, 3DS Neo Bowser City, and Ninja Hideaway (six if Animal Crossing is counted, as the Spring quarter of the icon depicts the foreground feature on the left as well).

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart 8[edit]

Mario Kart Facebook page (United States): Ancient temples. Troublemaking tikis. And bananas galore! Come race on the DK Jungle course in Mario Kart 8 for Wii U to take in all the exotic and high-octane sights.[2]

Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack liner notes[edit]

"This is an arrangement of the main Donkey Kong theme music. I hope you can experience the atmosphere of listening to a big band number. This course also has really nice scenery - we've basically remastered the course from Mario Kart 7. It's more fun than a barrel of monkeys!"

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart 7[edit]

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese DKジャングル[?]
DK Janguru
DK Jungle
Chinese (simplified) DK丛林[?]
DK Cónglín
DK Jungle
Chinese (traditional) DK叢林[?]
DK Cónglín
DK Jungle
Dutch DK's Jungle[?] -
French (NOA) Jungle DK[?] DK Jungle
French (NOE) Forêt tropicale DK[?] DK Rainforest
German DK Dschungel[?] DK Jungle
Italian Giungla DK[?] DK Jungle
Korean DK 정글[?]
DK Jeonggeul
DK Jungle
Portuguese Selva DK[?] DK Jungle
Russian Джунгли ДК[?]
Dzhungli DK
DK Jungle
Spanish Jungla DK[?] DK Jungle

Trivia[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sPGB_Mxf0c
  2. ^ MarioKartEN (August 9, 2014). Facebook. Retrieved June 29, 2023. (Archived June 29, 2023, 19:13:37 UTC via Wayback Machine.)