By Tim Saunders on
Prince William and Prince Harry are to take part in a grueling 8-day motorbike trek across South Africa later this month.
The Royals – who own their own motorcycles and have been riding for years on their father's Highgrove estate – will join a group of 80 people in the 2008 Enduro Africa ride, an annual event to raise money for charity.
Each rider in the event has paid US$2,600 to take part, raising a total of US$521,000 for the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, UNICEF, and Sentebale.
“The Princes are looking forward to the motorcycle ride that will raise money and the profile of Sentebale, a charity very close to their hearts, and two other major charities in southern Africa,” said a Royal spokesperson.
The 1,500 mile trek takes riders along South Africa’s wild and dramatic east cape, with riders traveling in groups of 10 during the day and camping together at night.
“We’re very honored to have the Princes, especially as they came to us,” said a spokesperson for Enduro Africa. “We’re looking forward to riding with them and, as they are both in the Armed Forces, I’m sure they will have the grit to get through because it’s not easy. There are no road signs and it’s not like riding anywhere in the UK so they will need a guide. They will go through game reserves, tribal areas and wild areas.”
More information about the ride can be found at the Enduro Africa website. Registrations for next year’s ride are now open.
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