Jungle Japes

Jungle Japes is the first level in Donkey Kong 64 for the Nintendo 64. It can be considered a training stage, as you'll learn many of the basics in this stage. Diddy Kong will join your party once Donkey Kong manages to rescue him from the mountain. To enter the stage, you'll have to have in possession one Banana, which can be found near the entrance to the stage.

Jungle Japes also appears as a Donkey Kong themed stage in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the GameCube and Wii, respectively. It takes place on three platforms stationed above a raging river. In the background of the middle platform is a cabin where Cranky Kong can be seen (as a silhouette). The music played on this stage is a remix of the first level of Donkey Kong Country on the Nintendo 64.