A study was conducted to determine ectoparasites infesting the African pygmy hedgehog, Atelerix albiventris (Wagner, 1841; Erinaceomorpha; Erinaceidae). This species is widespread throughout Africa, and can be found in steppes, savannas, grasslands, bushy areas as well as around human premises. In human settlement, they are found in abandoned houses, livestock enclosures and other agricultural fields. In this study, 22 wild-collected hedgehogs from grassland and bush areas were examined for the presence of various ectoparasites. The hedgehogs were captured by using pitfall and intensive searching methods. Thorough examination in the laboratory revealed high infestation rates with Haemaphysalis leachi (100%), Rhipicephalus appendiculatus (27.3%), Echidnophaga gallinacea (31.8%), and Ctenocephalides felis (54.5%). The intensity of parasite infestation per animal was 19.1 for Haemaphysalis leachi, 13.4 for Echidnophaga gallinacea 3.5 for Ctenocephalides felis and 2.6 for Rhipicephalus appendiculatus. These findings added to the knowledge of parasites affecting the African pygmy hedgehog.