Princes to tour South Africa on motorbikes

Princes William and Harry will take part in an off-road motorcycle rally across South Africa in aid of charity, Clarence House announced today.

The brothers will travel with 150 others through some of the country's most rugged and isolated terrain during the eight-day trip this month.

They are expected to cover more than 1,000 miles in the annual Enduro Africa event.

William, 26, and Harry, 23, hope to raise at least £250,000 for Sentebale, a charity Prince Harry established for children in Lesotho.

Each rider had to donate a minimum of £1,500 to take part. A spokesman for Global Enduro, said: "As they are both in the Armed Forces, I'm sure they will have the grit to get through because it's not easy. They will go through game reserves and tribal and wild areas."