Bright Savannah
| Bright Savannah | |||||||
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| Game | Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze | ||||||
| Number of levels | 10 | ||||||
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- “Don't get lost in that tall grass, Kong!”
- —Funky Kong,Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Bright Savannah is the third world ofDonkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and its Nintendo Switchport of the same name. The world is opened after defeatingSkowl, the boss ofAutumn Heights.Ba-Boom serves as the boss of this world.
The environment of Bright Savannah is based on the landscapes ofAfrica. The flora and the fauna also resemble their African variants, such as thebaobab tree and fruits, and theBuffaloafer enemy being based off of African buffaloes. Some levels are based on natural disasters that occur in Africa, such as tornadoes and wildfires. TheSnowmads also have a fish processing plant in the area, likely for both food and ammunition. Many prohibition signs withDonkey Kong's tie on them can be seen in the background in multiple levels.
Levels[edit]
| Code | Image | Name | No. ofPuzzle Pieces | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 |  | Grassland Groove | 9 | An energetic savannah valley filled with shaking trees and teetering tribal puppets. Due to the invasion of theSnowmads, the wildlife here is in minority and only consists ofSwooper Doopers. |
| 3-2 |  | Baobab Bonanza | 7 | A forest of baobabs, which produceGiant Spiked Nuts that roll down inclines and have to be avoided. The stage also presents numerousPurple Flower Platforms, which tilt under the Kongs' added weight. Additionally, the level introduces theBuffaloafer enemy. |
| 3-3 |  | Frantic Fields | 5 | A level that is themed around a tornado storm and marks the return ofRambi the Rhino.Porcupals debut within this level. |
| 3-4 |  | Scorch 'n' Torch | 7 | A level in which the savannah is affected by a wildfire and presents numerous relevant traps such as cremated leaves, fire floor and flaming vines. Patches of tall grass that have caught fire can be extinguished withWater Sacks, which appear for the first time in this level. |
| 3-5 |  | Twilight Terror | 5 | The secondRocket Barrel stage in the game, set above a canyon river. The river is inhabited by huge enemies calledHorror Gills, which lunge at the protagonists in an attempt to impede them. Other obstacles include giant fish nets that are risen and lowered across the screen. |
| 3-6 |  | Cannon Canyon | 5 | A stage that is mainly traversed usingBarrel Cannons. On their way, the Kongs must avoidexplosives, which also come in large numbers. |
| 3-A |  | Rickety Rafters | 5 | A stage with a focus on activating switches in order to put platforms in motion and advance. Switches consist of vines, pressure plates and targets. |
| 3-B |  | Bramble Scramble | 7 | A level that explores a bramble-filled environment.Chompettes are prevalent here. |
| 3-K |  | Precarious Pendulums | 5 | The third Hidden Kong Temple stage of the game and the one to feature swaying pendulum-like platforms and obstacles. |
| 3-BOSS |  | Triple Trouble | – | The third boss stage of the game, where the Kongs fightBa-Boom, a trio of baboon brothers. |
Extras[edit]
The following is extra content that can be unlocked in Bright Savannah. The unlockables can be seen in their respective galleries after selecting the "EXTRAS" option. For a full list of extras in the game, seeList of extras inDonkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.
Images[edit]
Images are unlocked by collecting allPuzzle Pieces in certain levels. Below every image that follows is the name of the level it can be unlocked in.
Music[edit]
A soundtrack selection for this world can be unlocked after beatingBa-Boom.
 Baobab Bonanza - Plays inBaobab Bonanza. | File info |
| Scorch 'n' Torch - Plays inScorch 'n' Torch. | File info |
| Twilight Terror - Plays inTwilight Terror. | File info |
| Savannah Pop - Plays inCannon Canyon,Rickety Rafters, andBramble Scramble. | File info |
Naming[edit]
Internal names[edit]
| Game | File | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze | content/Worlds/w02_savannah | w02_savannah | World 2: Savannah, indicating that Bright Savannah was swapped withAutumn Heights |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | サバンナアイランド[?] Sabanna Airando | Savannah Island | |
| French | Savane ensoleillée[?] | Sunny Savannah | |
| German | La Savanna[?] | From the Italianla savana (The Savannah) | |
| Italian | Savana accecante[?] | Dazzling Savannah | |
| Spanish | Sabana Soleada[?] | Sunny Savannah |
