Safari Snorkels
The Safari Snorkels Range
Safari ARmax Snorkel
The ARmax is Safari's premium snorkel - a larger-diameter design that flows more air than a standard snorkel, reducing intake restriction and improving engine breathing under load. Popular with turbo diesel 4WDs where intake airflow directly affects power output and turbo response. Built from the same UV-stable cross-linked polyethylene as the rest of the Safari range with a stepped head design to keep rain and debris out of the intake.
Safari SS Series Snorkels
The SS Series is Safari's standard range - vehicle-specific kits engineered to fit the most popular 4WD platforms in Australia. Each kit includes the snorkel body, all mounting hardware, and a weather-resistant intake head. Built from UV-stable cross-linked polyethylene that holds up in Australian UV conditions without cracking or fading over time. Available for HiLux, LandCruiser, Patrol, Ranger, Triton, and D-Max among others.
Why Fit a Safari Snorkel?
A snorkel does two things - it raises the engine's air intake point and it improves the quality of air getting to the engine. At roof height, the intake is clear of water during river crossings, above the dust wake kicked up on dirt roads, and pulling cooler, denser air than the hot air sitting in the engine bay. Cooler, denser air means slightly better combustion efficiency - a genuine benefit on long outback drives where engine bay temperatures climb.
For serious touring, a snorkel is one of the first modifications worth fitting. Water ingestion through the standard airbox is one of the most common causes of catastrophic engine failure on water crossings - and it's entirely preventable.
Safari Snorkels at 4Wheelhouse
4Wheelhouse is an authorised Safari Snorkels dealer stocking the full ARmax and SS Series range with vehicle-specific fitment across the most popular 4WD platforms in Australia. Orders ship Australia-wide from our warehouses in Smithfield (Sydney), Dandenong (Melbourne), and Sumner Park (Brisbane) within 1-3 business days. Free delivery on orders over $99.
Need it fitted? Our fitment centres in Sydney (Smithfield) and Queensland (Sumner Park, Brisbane) handle Safari Snorkel installations. Victorian customers can pick up or have orders dispatched from our Dandenong warehouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Safari Snorkel is a vehicle-specific air intake relocation kit made by Safari 4x4 Engineering in Australia. It replaces or extends the standard air intake system, moving the engine's air entry point to roof height. This protects the engine from water ingestion during river crossings, reduces dust and fine particle intake on dirt roads, and draws cooler, denser air than the standard under-bonnet intake. Safari Snorkels are made from UV-stable cross-linked polyethylene and are engineered to fit specific vehicle makes, models, and years.
A Safari Snorkel relocates the engine's air intake from the engine bay to roof height. This protects against water ingestion on water crossings, reduces dust entering the intake on dirt roads, and draws cooler air than the hot air sitting in the engine bay. On turbocharged diesel 4WDs, cooler and denser intake air can also contribute to slightly improved power output and fuel efficiency under load.
Yes, for anyone doing river crossings, extended dirt road touring, or working in dusty conditions, a Safari Snorkel is one of the most practical and protective modifications you can fit. Engine hydrolocking from water ingestion through the standard airbox is one of the most expensive failures a 4WD owner can experience - a snorkel eliminates that risk. Safari is the benchmark brand in Australia for snorkel quality and vehicle-specific fitment, and their products are used as original equipment by some vehicle manufacturers.
The ARmax features a larger-diameter body than the SS Series, which reduces intake restriction and improves airflow to the engine. This makes it the preferred choice for turbocharged diesel 4WDs where intake airflow directly affects turbo response and power output under load. The SS Series is Safari's standard fitment snorkel - built to the same quality with the same UV-stable polyethylene body, but in a standard diameter that suits most naturally aspirated and turbo diesel applications where maximum airflow isn't the priority.
A Safari Snorkel replaces the vehicle's standard air intake ducting with a tube that runs up the A-pillar and terminates at roof height with a weatherproof intake head. The intake head is designed to shed rain and prevent water entry in normal conditions, while the raised position keeps the intake clear of surface water during crossings. The snorkel connects to the vehicle's standard airbox, so the existing air filter continues to clean the intake air before it reaches the engine.
Safari Snorkels are vehicle-specific - each kit is designed and engineered to fit a particular make, model, and engine variant. They're not universal fit. Use the vehicle selector on 4Wheelhouse to find Safari Snorkel kits confirmed for your exact vehicle. Safari produce snorkels for most popular Australian 4WD platforms including Toyota HiLux, Toyota LandCruiser 70, 79, 100 and 200 Series, Nissan Patrol, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, and Isuzu D-Max.