Once players complete the main story of Donkey Kong Bananza, they'll be able to return to each of the Elders (Kong, Zebra, Ostrich, Elephant, and Snake) and partake in very difficult challenges to earn Banandium Gems and music discs.
The Rehearsal Hall challenges can only be unlocked after gathering a specific number of Banandium Gems. To attempt the Zebra Elder's rehearsal course in the Freezer Layer, you'll have to have at least 350 Bananas.
By using this guide, we'll show you how to get all 14 Banandium Gems (yes: 14!) In the Zebra Elder's Rehearsal Hall. We'll also show you where to find the five balloons so you can get another music track.
You can access the full interactive map page for the Freezer Layer by clicking here.
What to Do After Finishing Donkey Kong Bananza's Main Story
There's plenty of post-game content for Donkey Kong Bananza players to sink their teeth into after the credits have finished rolling.
Zebra Elder's Rehearsal Hall Balloons and Bananas in Donkey Kong Bananza
Balloon 1
When you're on the rainbow path, it'll split into two. Once it does this the second time, take the route to the right to find a balloon and some coins.
Banandium Gems 1, 2, and 3
Once you clear the rainbow path (Amuse-Boost), you will get a Banandium Gem. However, you will earn an extra one if you complete the section with at least 20 seconds remaining.
For the next gem, take a right to find a shiny switch you can hit to start a little challenge. You'll have to use your turbo Zebra Bananza powers to run up the path before time runs out.
If you haven't already, completing this challenge (and beating the individual sections with more than 20 seconds remaining) will be much easier if you try to upgrade your Charge Dash skill for the Zebra Bananza form. You have to be fast, so make sure to get as many Bananas as you can for extra Skill Points.
Balloon 2
In the Hurl d'Oeuvres section, you'll need to quickly make paths by punching everything in your way and get to the end with 20 or more seconds on the clock. Once you make it to the back half of the section, look on top of the platform near the goal to find the second balloon in Zebra Kong's Rehearsal Hall.
Banandium Gems 4, 5, and 6
For clearing the above section with 20 seconds on the clock, you'll get your next two Banandium Gems. Head on the side path and smack the weird object to start up another little challenge.
This time, you'll have seconds to make it to the floating platform on the other side. Stand around and wait for the lasers to shoot, and they will create paths of water for you to run on.
Once you're walking on one of the waterways, you'll need to jump and keep yourself safe while you wait for the third, farther turret to shoot.
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Balloon 3
Once you get through the opening part of the electricity section, you'll reach a moment where an icicle drops to make a long, vertical path for you to fall through.
Keep heading to the right after this, and then you will see the balloon floating between two of the moving water blocks.
Banandium Gems 7, 8, and 9
If you clear the Shocking Cioppino section with 20 seconds or more left on the clock, you will get two Banandium Gems. Sneak off to the path on the right before going into the barrel to find yet another mini-challenge to get an extra Banandium Gem.
This time, a tower of water will appear in front of you, and you just need to jump through it until you reach the top and break the cube.
Balloon 4
In the Switcheroo Entree section, you'll deal with those annoying blue and red platforms that appear/disappear based on where you walk. Once you get to the part where falling spiked balls are coming at you, you will see the balloon in the area right after it. It can be difficult to get platforms to appear right underneath the balloon, but if you really want to grab it, just jump for it. Even if you die, you can restart the section, and the collected balloon will still be yours.
Banandium Gems 10, 11, and 12
Once you clear Switcheroo Entree with 20 or more seconds left on the clock, you will get two Banandium Gems as a reward. Steer off the beaten path to find another challenge area where you need to reach a box and hit it in under 20 seconds.
Balloon 5
In the next section, you will have to clear your way through multiple walls built with various elements. Once you pass a red thorny wall, you'll see a zipline. Grab the nearby wood and jump on the zipline (make sure to jump while riding it to snag the next balloon).
Banandium Gems 13 and 14
Once you clear the Dangerous Dessert section, you will get the last two Banandium Gems (you will only get one if you don't clear it with 20 seconds or more left on the clock).
Once you finish the entire level, Zebra Elder will give you a Golden Zebra Bananza form skill and a Duplicate Record. You will need to fully master all the Zebra form skills if you want to learn the super-secret Golden ability.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 91 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
- Released
- July 17, 2025
- ESRB
- Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases
- Developer(s)
- Nintendo EPD
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo
