World 7 of 7
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: Island 7: Secret Seclusion walkthrough
A hidden sky island of three short, tough levels and no boss.
- About 8 min in the videos
- 1 part · 3 steps
Compiled from 1 playthrough video and 11 guides · checked Oct 19, 2026
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What each player can do here
P1 · Donkey Kong
- Player 1 is always Donkey Kong. When the partner climbs onto his back, Player 1 steers both Kongs.
- Bananas fill the Kong POW meter; with a partner along, it clears the screen and turns enemies into pickups. In two-player play both of you press the button at the same time.
P2 · Partner Kong
- Player 2 picks Diddy, Dixie or Cranky and can run alone or ride on Donkey Kong's back. Diddy's jetpack stretches a jump, Dixie's ponytail spin lifts you higher and pushes through strong currents, and Cranky's cane bounces on spikes.
- Each of you has your own hearts. If Player 2 runs out, the team loses a life; the fallen Kong comes back from the next DK Barrel while the other carries on.
If your skill levels differ: Player 1 then moves both Kongs while the partner still uses their own ability. For an easier game overall, start the save in Funky Mode on Switch: every Kong gets a third heart.Our suggestionFor a newer player: take the partner seat and climb onto Donkey Kong's back for the hard stretches. How to split the roles
The levels and secret exits
Part 1 of 1. Open and clear the three hidden levels.
- BothSecret Seclusion opens after you have all seven relics, one from each K level plus one for beating Lord Fredrik.
- BothLike the K levels, its three levels have no checkpoints and no KONG letters, but five Puzzle Pieces each.single source
- BothClear 7-1 Levitation Station first; 7-2 Rocket Rails and 7-3 Crazy Clouds open after it.single source
Extras and notes
- Hard Mode opens once every level is done: one heart, no items from the shop and no checkpoints. You can play it as any of the Kongs.
Sources (12)
Steps compiled from 1 playthrough video and 11 text guides, checked Oct 19, 2026, and written in our own words. We did not play the game for this guide. A step marked “single source” rests on one guide so far.
- BinksPlays: Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze 100% Walkthrough – Secret Seclusion | 2 Player 4K (Island 7: Secret Seclusion from 0:00)
- Super Mario Wiki: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
- IGN, Tropical Freeze guide: Tips and Strategies
- Nintendo: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (store page)
- Super Mario Wiki: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)
- IGN, Tropical Freeze guide: Unlockables
- IGN, Tropical Freeze guide: Hard Mode
- Super Mario Wiki: Hard Mode
- IGN, Tropical Freeze guide: 1-1 Mangrove Cove
- IGN, Tropical Freeze guide: 1-3 Canopy Chaos
- Super Mario Wiki: Secret Seclusion
- IGN, Tropical Freeze guide: Secret Seclusion